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Restaurant / FOH Manager
Company
Elements Restaurant
Location
Glasgow
Job Type
Full–time and Part-time
Salary
£30k–£40k a year
Posted
9 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor
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Job Description
Some restaurants maintain standards.
Others raise them.
At Elements, we've built something special. In less than two years, Elements has become one of Scotland's most exciting independent restaurants, earning recognition in the Michelin Guide, Three AA Rosettes, an AA Notable Wine List Award and multiple national awards.
Now we're looking for an exceptional Front of House Manager to help shape what comes next.
This isn't simply about running service. It's about leading people, creating memorable experiences, developing an exceptional team and helping drive the continued success of our restaurant.
Working alongside our General Manager, you'll lead from the floor every day while playing a genuine role in the future growth of the business. You'll have the freedom to bring ideas, build relationships and help create the kind of hospitality guests remember long after they've left.
If you're ambitious, commercially aware and believe hospitality should be warm, personal and never scripted, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
You'll be the driving force behind our front of house operation, ensuring every guest receives the exceptional experience Elements is known for.
Alongside leading service, you'll:
• Inspire, mentor and develop an ambitious front of house team
• Deliver seamless, polished service with warmth and personality
• Build genuine relationships with returning guests and create memorable experiences
• Drive beverage sales, wine pairings and premium dining experiences through confident recommendations
• Work closely with the kitchen to deliver exceptional service from start to finish
• Recruit, train and coach the next generation of hospitality professionals
• Help grow repeat business, private dining, events and Chef's Counter experiences
• Build relationships within the local community, hotels, businesses and hospitality partners to attract new guests
• Contribute ideas that help Elements continue to evolve
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have real influence over the guest experience, the team and the future direction of the business.
What we're looking for
deally, you'll bring:
• Experience within a Michelin Guide, AA Rosette or similarly ambitious hospitality environment
• WSET Level 2 or equivalent wine knowledge (or a willingness to achieve it with our support)
• Strong food, wine and cocktail knowledge, with a genuine curiosity to keep learning
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing hospitality teams
• Natural warmth, confidence and professionalism, even under pressure
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail
• Strong commercial awareness, understanding how exceptional hospitality, genuine sales and guest relationships drive a successful business
• Confidence identifying opportunities to increase revenue through thoughtful recommendations, repeat business, private dining, events and premium experiences without ever compromising the guest experience
• A passion for continuous learning and the ambition to grow alongside the business
What we offer
• Four-day working week
• Competitive salary
• Transparent tronc, averaging 20%+ on top of your basic salary
• 28 days' holiday (pro-rata), increasing with length of service
• Structured training and mentoring, including support towards further professional qualifications such as WSET
• Supplier visits, vineyard and distillery trips, industry events and opportunities to travel
• Staff meals and excellent coffee
• The opportunity to work alongside one of Scotland's most ambitious independent restaurant teams
• Genuine opportunities to influence the future direction of the business and progress your career
• A supportive culture where your ideas are valued and your development is taken seriously
Why Elements?
We're proud of what we've achieved, but we're even more excited about what's next.
Every award we've received has been built on teamwork, continual improvement and a shared commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We're looking for someone who understands that exceptional hospitality and commercial success go hand in hand, someone who loves building relationships, developing people and creating experiences guests can't wait to return for. If you're looking for more than just another management role, and want to be part of a restaurant with ambition, creativity and genuine opportunities to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and tell us why hospitality matters to you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
Experience:
• Supervising: 2 years (preferred)
• Wine knowledge : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Others raise them.
At Elements, we've built something special. In less than two years, Elements has become one of Scotland's most exciting independent restaurants, earning recognition in the Michelin Guide, Three AA Rosettes, an AA Notable Wine List Award and multiple national awards.
Now we're looking for an exceptional Front of House Manager to help shape what comes next.
This isn't simply about running service. It's about leading people, creating memorable experiences, developing an exceptional team and helping drive the continued success of our restaurant.
Working alongside our General Manager, you'll lead from the floor every day while playing a genuine role in the future growth of the business. You'll have the freedom to bring ideas, build relationships and help create the kind of hospitality guests remember long after they've left.
If you're ambitious, commercially aware and believe hospitality should be warm, personal and never scripted, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
You'll be the driving force behind our front of house operation, ensuring every guest receives the exceptional experience Elements is known for.
Alongside leading service, you'll:
• Inspire, mentor and develop an ambitious front of house team
• Deliver seamless, polished service with warmth and personality
• Build genuine relationships with returning guests and create memorable experiences
• Drive beverage sales, wine pairings and premium dining experiences through confident recommendations
• Work closely with the kitchen to deliver exceptional service from start to finish
• Recruit, train and coach the next generation of hospitality professionals
• Help grow repeat business, private dining, events and Chef's Counter experiences
• Build relationships within the local community, hotels, businesses and hospitality partners to attract new guests
• Contribute ideas that help Elements continue to evolve
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have real influence over the guest experience, the team and the future direction of the business.
What we're looking for
deally, you'll bring:
• Experience within a Michelin Guide, AA Rosette or similarly ambitious hospitality environment
• WSET Level 2 or equivalent wine knowledge (or a willingness to achieve it with our support)
• Strong food, wine and cocktail knowledge, with a genuine curiosity to keep learning
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing hospitality teams
• Natural warmth, confidence and professionalism, even under pressure
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail
• Strong commercial awareness, understanding how exceptional hospitality, genuine sales and guest relationships drive a successful business
• Confidence identifying opportunities to increase revenue through thoughtful recommendations, repeat business, private dining, events and premium experiences without ever compromising the guest experience
• A passion for continuous learning and the ambition to grow alongside the business
What we offer
• Four-day working week
• Competitive salary
• Transparent tronc, averaging 20%+ on top of your basic salary
• 28 days' holiday (pro-rata), increasing with length of service
• Structured training and mentoring, including support towards further professional qualifications such as WSET
• Supplier visits, vineyard and distillery trips, industry events and opportunities to travel
• Staff meals and excellent coffee
• The opportunity to work alongside one of Scotland's most ambitious independent restaurant teams
• Genuine opportunities to influence the future direction of the business and progress your career
• A supportive culture where your ideas are valued and your development is taken seriously
Why Elements?
We're proud of what we've achieved, but we're even more excited about what's next.
Every award we've received has been built on teamwork, continual improvement and a shared commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We're looking for someone who understands that exceptional hospitality and commercial success go hand in hand, someone who loves building relationships, developing people and creating experiences guests can't wait to return for. If you're looking for more than just another management role, and want to be part of a restaurant with ambition, creativity and genuine opportunities to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and tell us why hospitality matters to you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
Experience:
• Supervising: 2 years (preferred)
• Wine knowledge : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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