Restaurant Manager

Job Summary

Restaurant \& Front of House Manager

The Crown Inn, Chiddingfold, Surrey
Full time \| Approx. 40–45 hours per week
Optional staff accommodation available

The Crown Inn is a historic independent country inn in the heart of Chiddingfold, Surrey, with a busy restaurant and bar together with eight individually styled guest bedrooms.

We are looking for an experienced, hands\-on Restaurant \& Front of House Manager to take responsibility for the day\-to\-day running of our restaurant and front\-of\-house operation.

This is a key position within the business. We are looking for someone who enjoys being on the floor, leading from the front and creating a warm, professional and relaxed experience for our guests.

The role

You will take responsibility for:

• Leading restaurant and front\-of\-house service


• Managing and developing the FOH team


• Preparing and managing staff rotas


• Maintaining excellent service standards


• Training and developing team members


• Managing opening and closing procedures


• Handling guest queries and resolving issues


• Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team


• Managing busy weekends, functions and special events


• Supporting the bar operation when required


• Helping control labour costs while maintaining service standards


• Taking responsibility as a senior duty manager


• Working closely with the owners on the continued development of the business

You will be supported by an established team including our bar team, reception and housekeeping staff, as well as a Commercial \& Marketing Manager responsible for marketing, events, partnerships and business development.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous restaurant, pub or hospitality management experience


• Is confident managing a busy restaurant service


• Is organised and comfortable managing rotas and staffing


• Can train, motivate and develop younger members of the team


• Has strong attention to detail


• Is commercially aware


• Is comfortable dealing with guests and resolving problems


• Leads from the front rather than managing from the office


• Enjoys working in an independent hospitality business

Experience in a quality pub, restaurant, hotel or country inn would be particularly relevant.

Package

£35,000 salary \+ tronc

Approximately 40–45 hours per week, with two consecutive days off wherever possible.

Optional staff accommodation is available on site for the right candidate and can be discussed as part of the overall package.

The position is available from late November/early December 2026, allowing the successful candidate to work alongside our existing senior team during the Christmas period before taking full responsibility for the FOH operation from January.

The Crown Inn is independently operated, and the owners are actively involved in the business. This is an opportunity for the right person to have genuine responsibility for the restaurant operation and play an important part in the next stage of the Crown's development.

Pay: £30,000\.00\-£36,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• On\-site parking

Work Location: In person

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