Restaurant Manager

Southampton Harbour Hotel, Ocean Village

The Jetty, located on the ground floor of the five-star Southampton Harbour Hotel in Ocean Village, is the sister restaurant to the multi-award-winning venue in Christchurch. Specialising in the freshest local seafood, caught daily by our fishermen and paired with seasonal produce from the New Forest, The Jetty is a celebration of the South Coast’s finest flavours.

Our guests can expect nothing less than exceptional food, expertly paired wines, and an unrivalled hospitality experience. We have a stunning lounge and cocktail bar for diners may enjoy a pre or post dinner drink, whilst those just searching for a carefully preperaed cocktail, glass of wine or tray of oysters are always welcome too.

Harbour Hotels is a collection of prestigious, design-led properties across coastal, country, and city locations..

As Restaurant Manager at The Jetty, you will work closely with the General Manager, deputising in their absence and playing a key role in ensuring the restaurant’s continued success.

Your priorities will include:

• Inspiring and supporting your team, fostering high morale, and creating a positive working environment.

• Driving sales through outstanding service, guest engagement, and upselling opportunities.

• Managing costs effectively to protect profitability without compromising quality.

• Helping to evolve and develop the restaurant, contributing ideas to enhance both the guest experience and the business.

We are looking for someone with:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in high-end restaurant management, ideally in a fine dining or luxury hospitality setting.

• A strong passion for service excellence and the ability to lead by example.

• Desirable skills such as financial awareness (reading a P&L) and forecasting experience.

• Desirable wine knowledge — WSET qualification would be a plus.

We believe in looking after our people just as well as we look after our guests. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary package & industry leading service charge

• Clear progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group

• Unique, on-the-job training and opportunities for internal promotion

• Generous hotel stay and F&B discounts across our portfolio

• Access to our exclusive employee benefits and discount platform

• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

• Complimentary meals while on duty

If you have the passion, leadership skills, and drive to help lead one of Southampton’s most celebrated dining destinations, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your full, up-to-date CV.
Please note, only applicants with the right to work in the UK or a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered.