Assistant Manager

Devonshire Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality organization in the Yorkshire Dales is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead a dedicated team. The role includes managing customer service, food service, and rota planning to create an exceptional dining experience. Candidates should have previous experience in a similar position and a passion for the industry. The organization offers fantastic benefits such as free meals on duty and excellent personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free membership of The Devonshire Spa

Generous food and beverage discounts

Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates

Excellent personal development opportunities

Free entry to Chatsworth fairs and events

Life Assurance Scheme membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Professionalism and confidence in delivering customer care.
• Passion for the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the team and providing exceptional customer service.
• Manage food service, rota planning, and menu knowledge.
• Help create the perfect dining experience.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team leadership

Menu knowledge

Job description

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Reference: JAN20262696

Expiry date: 16:22, Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Location: Skipton

Benefits: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/

We have a great opportunity at The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa for an Assistant Restaurant Manager with aspirations to progress with an employer who will support you every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the team in providing a level of customer service which is exceptional.
• Hosting, food service, rota planning and being fully conversant in our menus.
• Help create the perfect dining experience.

The Hotel is a 4 AA Red Star property, situated amidst the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe with many great road links to the surrounding towns of Skipton, Ilkley and Harrogate as well as many others.

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include:

• Free meals on duty. (When working over 6 hours).
• Free membership of The Devonshire Spa.
• Generous food and beverage discounts.
• Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events.
• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme.

Qualifications & Requirements

The right candidate will be professional, confident and committed to delivering the highest standards of customer care. You will show passion for the industry and continually strive to improve the offering of the restaurant.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.