Restaurant Manager

Location: Muir of Ord

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager with a strong chef background to oversee and support multiple local food businesses in the Muir of Ord area.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining operational management with active kitchen support. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high food standards, supporting teams, and driving consistency and performance across the businesses.

The Role

* Oversee the day-to-day operations of three local food sites

* Support kitchen teams during service when required

* Maintain and improve food quality, consistency, and presentation

* Lead, motivate, and support chefs and front-of-house teams

* Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards

* Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships

* Support recruitment, training, and development of staff

* Drive efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement

* Work closely with owners/senior stakeholders to support business growth

About You

* Proven chef experience, ideally at Sous Chef or Head Chef level

* Previous experience in a management or multi-site role (highly desirable)

* Strong leadership and communication skills

* Comfortable being hands-on in the kitchen as well as managing operations

* Organised, commercially aware, and solutions-focused

* Able to manage multiple priorities across different sites

* Passionate about food, people, and high standards

What’s on Offer

* £40,000 basic salary

* Performance-related bonus up to £10,000 per year

* Stable, long-term role within established local food businesses

* Varied and engaging role with real influence over operations

* Opportunity to make a genuine impact across multiple sites

Apply now or get in touch to find out more