About this role
Restaurant Manager – The Woolpack Beefeater, Ashford, Kent
£37,500 – £39,250 + up to 25% bonus
Lead a well‑loved, characterful Beefeater pub‑restaurant right in the heart of Ashford, Kent—a thriving town known for its vibrant community, excellent transport links and fast‑growing local economy. The Woolpack Beefeater is a welcoming, high‑footfall site popular with locals, commuters and families alike, and we’re looking for a Restaurant Manager who can take it from strength to strength.
This role reports directly to the General Manager.
What you’ll do
- Bring energy, clarity and motivation to every shift
- Recruit, train and inspire a brilliant front‑of‑house team
- Deliver outstanding guest experiences, every single time
- Keep standards razor‑sharp in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
- Drive sales using guest feedback, great insight and smart decision‑making
Set in Ashford, The Woolpack Beefeater offers the perfect blend of countryside charm and town‑centre convenience. With a loyal guest base, steady year‑round trade and a menu full of Beefeater favourites, you’ll step into a site with real potential. Combine that with industry‑leading training, established systems and support from a passionate wider team, and you’ll have everything you need to succeed.
The perks
- Full induction and ongoing development
- Up to 25% bonus
- 25% off Whitbread restaurants
- Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels
- High‑street, phone, cinema and gym discounts
Ready to lead a high‑performing team in one of Ashford’s most inviting Beefeater restaurants? Apply now.
Other facts
About Whitbread
Whitbread PLC is the owner of the UK’s favourite hotel chain, Premier Inn, as well as restaurant brands, Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Table Table, Bar + Block and Cookhouse and Pub.
Whitbread employs more than 35,000 people in more than 1,200 Premier Inn hotels and restaurants across the UK and Germany, serving over five million customers every month.
At Whitbread we are committed to being a force for good in the communities in which we operate. Our Sustainability programme, ‘Force for Good’ is focused on enabling people to live and work well and is built around three pillars of Opportunity, Community and Responsibility.
Whitbread PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100. It is also a member of the FTSE4Good Index.
What you'll do
- The Restaurant Manager will lead the front-of-house team, ensuring outstanding guest experiences and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. They will also be responsible for driving sales through guest feedback and smart decision-making.
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