Restaurant Director

Restaurant Director — 2 Michelin-Star Level

£70,000 + Benefits
Lancashire

Benefits

• Staff dining discount

• Meals provided while on duty

• Company pension scheme

• Refer-a-Friend reward programme

As Restaurant Director, you will hold full responsibility for the overall guest experience, leading a highly skilled front-of-house team and ensuring service delivery reflects the standards of a2 Michelin-star restaurant. This role requires a confident, polished hospitality leader with an exceptional fine-dining background and strong wine knowledge, capable of inspiring the team while maintaining the warmth and personality that define truly world-class dining.

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience operating at2 Michelin-star level within elite fine-dining environments

• Outstanding wine knowledge, with the confidence to advise guests and support the sommelier team

• Inspirational leader with a strong track record of developing high-performing front-of-house teams

• Impeccable attention to detail and a relentless commitment to guest excellence

• Commercially astute, experienced in managing budgets, payroll and performance targets

• Calm, composed and solutions-focused under pressure

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the entire front-of-house operation, delivering flawless, world-class service standards

• Work in close partnership with the senior kitchen team to ensure a seamless dining journey

• Drive team performance through coaching, training and structured development

• Maintain exceptional wine service standards, supporting pairings and guest recommendations

• Manage rotas, staffing levels and departmental costs in line with business objectives

• Ensure full compliance with operational procedures, health & safety and industry best practice