Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.
Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:
The Glasshouse – Estelle Manor
Set within our stunning Walled Garden, The Glasshouse is a vibrant, all-day dining destination where seasonal British classics meet the freshness of estate-grown produce. Surrounded by lush greenery, this unique greenhouse restaurant offers a relaxed yet refined experience, celebrating ingredients grown just steps from the kitchen.
From hearty favourites like beer-battered haddock to fresh, colourful salads and our much-loved Dhaba Estelle Indian dishes, the menu is designed to be both comforting and full of flavour. With a family and dog-friendly atmosphere, curated wines, Champagne by the glass and a lively, welcoming feel, The Glasshouse is a true hub of the estate.
The Role
As General Manager, you will lead from the front, bringing energy, warmth and excellence to every part of the guest experience. You will inspire and develop your front of house team, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while consistently exceeding expectations.
Working closely with the F&B senior leadership team, you will help shape and deliver the vision for The Glasshouse. You will take full ownership of the restaurant’s performance, from team leadership and culture to financials, reporting, and operational standards, ensuring the restaurant continues to thrive as one of Estelle Manor’s most loved dining experiences.
The on-target earning potential for this role is £59,560 per annum OTE, comprising a base salary of £45,000 plus a qualified estimate of £12,000-£15,000 in gratuities and service charge*.
Who we are looking for?
- Previous experience in a fast paced, luxury F&B outlet or restaurant.
- Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and being front of house building relationships with our members and guests.
- A team orientated, positive, driven, organised and solution focused leader.
- Experience managing the daily operations, set up, standards, operating procedures.
- Confident in building and fostering team spirit, allowing our colleagues to bring the best of themselves to work.
- Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking.
What’s in it for you?
At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.
Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:
- Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
- Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
- Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
- Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
- Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
- 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
- Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
- Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
- Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.
About gratuities & service charge:
- Gratuities (tips) and service charge are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
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