Restaurant Manager

White Rabbit Projects; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group in St Andrews is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead operations at an iconic restaurant. The role involves managing a team, driving guest service standards, and overseeing daily activities. Candidates should possess proven experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for high-quality hospitality. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, staff meals, and career development opportunities within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive OTE salary + bonus opportunities

Staff meals on shift

Employee discounts

Access to wellbeing platform

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or strong Assistant Manager.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and people-management abilities.
• Confidence working with budgets and KPIs.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day operations of the restaurant and rooftop bar.
• Manage, motivate, and develop the front‑of‑house team.
• Drive high standards of guest service and ensure brand consistency.
• Oversee reservations, guest relations, and service execution.
• Work closely with kitchen and bar teams for seamless experiences.
• Monitor budgets, labour, and KPIs.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new team members.
• Handle guest feedback with professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Join White Rabbit Projects as Restaurant Manager - Lead the Team at 18, St Andrews

At White Rabbit Projects, we create bold, people‑led hospitality experiences that bring together outstanding food, stylish settings, and polished service. 18, located within the Rusacks St Andrews hotel, is a modern Scottish restaurant and rooftop bar with breathtaking views over the Old Course and West Sands. We’re now looking for a confident, hands‑on Restaurant Manager to lead the front‑of‑house team and deliver exceptional guest experiences in this iconic venue.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and are ready to lead a team in one of Scotland’s most exciting restaurants, this is the role for you.

Our Values - In Every Service, Every Guest Interaction

HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE: Lead the floor with warmth, energy, and professionalism. Make every guest feel welcome.
WE DO THE RIGHT THING: Treat your team with fairness and respect. Handle challenges with integrity.
WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE: Drive service standards, attention to detail, and consistency at every shift.
WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS: Take ownership of the restaurant, support the wider business, and always look for ways to improve.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Leading the day‑to‑day operations of 18 restaurant and rooftop bar
• Managing, motivating, and developing the front‑of‑house team
• Driving high standards of guest service and ensuring brand consistency
• Overseeing reservations, guest relations, and smooth service execution
• Working closely with the kitchen and bar teams to deliver seamless experiences
• Monitoring budgets, labour, and KPIs to support success
• Recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members
• Handling guest feedback with professionalism and care

What Do You Need?

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or strong Assistant Manager in a quality‑led environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with a hands‑on approach
• Excellent communication and people‑management abilities
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with budgets and KPIs
• A genuine passion for hospitality, food, and creating memorable guest experiences

What Do We Offer?

• Competitive OTE salary + bonus opportunities
• Staff meals on shift and generous employee discounts across White Rabbit Projects venues
• Access to Hapi, our employee wellbeing and benefits platform
• A values‑driven workplace where your leadership is encouraged and supported
• Clear opportunities for career development within a fast‑growing hospitality group

Ready to Lead in One of Scotland’s Most Iconic Restaurants?

If you’ve got the energy, leadership, and passion to deliver hospitality at the highest level, apply now to become Restaurant Manager at 18, St Andrews with White Rabbit Projects.