Restaurant and Bar Manager

Coniston Hotel Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious country hotel in the UK seeks a passionate Restaurant and Bar Manager to lead the reimagined dining experience focused on farm-to-fork philosophy. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team and take ownership of the guest experience and commercial aspects. A proven hospitality leader is required, with a passion for exceptional service, team culture, and strategic thinking. Competitive salary, live-in accommodation, and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

£40,000 – £42,000 per year + service

Live-in accommodation (subject to availability)

28 days’ holiday (increasing with service)

Access to the award-winning spa

Monthly and annual recognition awards

Hotel discounts for family & friends

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and personal development

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• Proven experience in premium dining environments as a hospitality leader.
• Ability to lead by example and manage a dynamic team.
• Passion for food, service, and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service.
• Collaborate with kitchen and suppliers for local ingredients.
• Take ownership of commercial performance and guest experiences.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Customer service

Team management

Strategic thinking

Job description

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa Country Estate & Spa is an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

We are a family run, privately owned organisation founded in 1969 by the Bannister family, who are actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Over the past 50 years our 1,400-acre estate has gone from strength-to-strength and now boasts 70 bedrooms, The View One Rosette Restaurant, Macleod’s Bar and a Five-Bubble rated spa, as well as an array of on-site activities such as clay pigeon shooting, Land Rover Experience, archery, fishing, e-biking and walking.

The vast range of activities, combined with flexible function spaces, makes The Coniston a popular choice with corporates, attracting off-site meetings and team building sessions from clients across the UK and abroad. We are also recognised as a leading wedding and private events venue in our region, with a tailor‑made offering from an intimate barn ceremony to a magnificent marquee reception, as well as a range of picture‑perfect outside locations.

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and take great pleasure in building relationships with guests. Everyone that walks through our doors instantly becomes part of our story; and we feel privileged to be part of theirs too.

Are you ready to lead a food revolution in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales?

At The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa, we're embarking on a bold and exciting new chapter: a reimagining of our food and drink offering with a deep commitment to afield-to-fork philosophy. As we grow and evolve, we’re looking for a passionate, driven, and experiencedRestaurant and Bar Managerto help us shape this vision and bring it to life.

This is more than just a restaurant management role — it’s an opportunity to lead from the front, influence the future of our F&B direction, and work alongside a dedicated team in one of the most picturesque settings in the UK.

Why join us?

We’re not just a hotel — we’re a destination. Set on a 1,400-acre estate near Skipton, The Coniston offers an unforgettable experience to guests and a rewarding career to our people. We're proud of our Yorkshire roots and our family-run heritage, and we’re just as proud of the people who make our story possible.

You’ll be joining a warm, inclusive and professional team who are passionate about exceptional hospitality and excited for what’s ahead.

What makes this role special?

• You’ll be akey playerin delivering our new farm-to-fork dining vision — collaborating with the kitchen, estate team and suppliers to bring local, seasonal ingredients to life.
• You’ll providehands‑on leadershipto a dynamic front‑of‑house team across our restaurants and bars.
• You’ll take ownership ofguest experience,team culture, andcommercial performance, ensuring every service is smooth, welcoming, and memorable.
• You'll help shape and implement innovative new ideas — from local tasting menus to unique dining experiences on the estate.

Who we’re looking for:

• A provenhospitality leaderwith experience in premium dining environments.
• Someone who thrives on the floor, leading by example and bringing infectious energy to every shift.
• A people person with agenuine passion for great food, great service, and great stories.
• A strategic thinker with solid commercial acumen, confident cost control and maximising revenue.
• A strong communicator and natural team coach, mentor and motivator.

What you’ll receive:

• £40,000 – £42,000 per year + service (up to £2,500/year) + performance‑related bonus
• 45hors a week
• Live‑in accommodation (2 miles from hotel – subject to availability)
• 28 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Monthly and annual recognition awards
• Access to the award‑winning Nàdarra Spa, including discounted treatments and memberships
• Hotel discounts for family & friends
• Free on‑site parking
• Nest pension scheme and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, personal development, and progression opportunities
• Meals on duty

About The Coniston

A unique countryside retreat, The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa is more than a place to stay – it's an experience. With 70 bedrooms, a five‑bubble rated spa, renowned dining experiences and thrilling outdoor activities such as a shooting ground and land rover experiences, we welcome guests from across the UK and beyond for getaways, celebrations, weddings, corporate retreats and more.

Family‑owned and proudly Yorkshire, we’re passionate about warm hospitality, local produce, and unforgettable experiences.

Essentials:

• Right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Valid UK driving licence preferred due to our rural location

Ready to be part of something meaningful?

If you're excited by the idea of redefining rural dining and building something special with a passionate and ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now

and let’s shape the future of food at The Coniston together.