Join us as an Assistant Restaurant Manager at CUT at 45 Park Lane, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 & 2025. Number 1 in the UK ‘World’s Best Steak Restaurant’ and number 10 in the world. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.

When you join us as an Assistant Restaurant Manager at CUT at 45 Park Lane, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow colleagues and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.

What you’ll do

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will partner with the Restaurant General Manager and broader leadership team to uphold CUT’s reputation for world-class service and culinary excellence. You’ll cultivate a team that reflects the values of inclusion, creativity, and passion emblematic of the Dorchester Collection.

Operational Excellence & Guest Experience

• Oversee daily dining operations - front of house flow, reservation management, coordination with the kitchen - for seamless, high-end guest experiences.
• Handle guest feedback and special requests with grace and professionalism, ensuring satisfaction, personalized attention, and swift resolution.
• Actively engage in service, serving tables when needed to maintain elevated standards and a hands-on approach.

Team Leadership & Development

• Inspire and train a highly motivated, guest-centric team in line with CUT and Dorchester Collection values: Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together, Creativity.
• Assist in recruiting new team members who embody the brand’s excellence and spirit of innovation.
• Identify development opportunities for staff, promoting growth through coaching, daily engagement, and ongoing feedback.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Support the Restaurant General Manager in monitoring financial metrics - cost control, revenue, budgeting, inventory management - to achieve performance targets.
• Implement and uphold SOPs to ensure operational consistency, accuracy, and efficiency throughout service.
• Contribute to scheduling, rotas, and administrative processes to support workforce planning and compliance.

Culture & Brand Stewardship

• Champion and nurture an inclusive, creative, and passionate culture aligned with both CUT’s and Dorchester Collection’s ethos.
• Serve as a culture ambassador, modelling exceptional service and professionalism in all interactions.

The operational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change. These currently set as: Full-time, shift-based role including weekends, evenings, and public holidays as required. On-call support may be required for emergencies.

What you’ll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven background in high-end hospitality, particularly within luxury dining, hotel restaurants, or premium establishments.
• Deep understanding of food & beverage operations, service flow, and cost management.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring and mentoring teams.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at problem-solving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills are a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Wine and beverage knowledge: Understanding of wines, cocktails, and food pairings.
• Additional languages: Ability to speak another language besides English.
• Training skills: Experience teaching or mentoring new team members.
• Financial awareness: Understanding of budgets, sales, or cost control in restaurants.
• Technology use: Comfortable using reservation systems, POS (till systems), or scheduling tools.
  
  

What you’ll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops.
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.
  
  

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments  to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com  so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process. 

Join us as an Assistant Restaurant Manager at CUT at 45 Park Lane, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 & 2025. Number 1 in the UK ‘World’s Best Steak Restaurant’ and number 10 in the world. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.

When you join us as an Assistant Restaurant Manager at CUT at 45 Park Lane, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow colleagues and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.

What you’ll do

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will partner with the Restaurant General Manager and broader leadership team to uphold CUT’s reputation for world-class service and culinary excellence. You’ll cultivate a team that reflects the values of inclusion, creativity, and passion emblematic of the Dorchester Collection.

Operational Excellence & Guest Experience

• Oversee daily dining operations - front of house flow, reservation management, coordination with the kitchen - for seamless, high-end guest experiences.
• Handle guest feedback and special requests with grace and professionalism, ensuring satisfaction, personalized attention, and swift resolution.
• Actively engage in service, serving tables when needed to maintain elevated standards and a hands-on approach.

Team Leadership & Development

• Inspire and train a highly motivated, guest-centric team in line with CUT and Dorchester Collection values: Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together, Creativity.
• Assist in recruiting new team members who embody the brand’s excellence and spirit of innovation.
• Identify development opportunities for staff, promoting growth through coaching, daily engagement, and ongoing feedback.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Support the Restaurant General Manager in monitoring financial metrics - cost control, revenue, budgeting, inventory management - to achieve performance targets.
• Implement and uphold SOPs to ensure operational consistency, accuracy, and efficiency throughout service.
• Contribute to scheduling, rotas, and administrative processes to support workforce planning and compliance.

Culture & Brand Stewardship

• Champion and nurture an inclusive, creative, and passionate culture aligned with both CUT’s and Dorchester Collection’s ethos.
• Serve as a culture ambassador, modelling exceptional service and professionalism in all interactions.

The operational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change. These currently set as: Full-time, shift-based role including weekends, evenings, and public holidays as required. On-call support may be required for emergencies.

What you’ll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven background in high-end hospitality, particularly within luxury dining, hotel restaurants, or premium establishments.
• Deep understanding of food & beverage operations, service flow, and cost management.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring and mentoring teams.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at problem-solving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills are a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Wine and beverage knowledge: Understanding of wines, cocktails, and food pairings.
• Additional languages: Ability to speak another language besides English.
• Training skills: Experience teaching or mentoring new team members.
• Financial awareness: Understanding of budgets, sales, or cost control in restaurants.
• Technology use: Comfortable using reservation systems, POS (till systems), or scheduling tools.
  
  

What you’ll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops.
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.
  
  

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments  to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com  so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.