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Restaurant Manager - Beefeater

Contract type: Apprenticeship

Category: Operations - Restaurant

Location: Ashford

Restaurant Manager – The Woolpack Beefeater, Ashford, Kent£37,500 – £39,250 + up to 25% bonusLead a well‑loved, characterful Beefeater pub‑restaurant right in the heart of Ashf...


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.


We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 133760-4492
Advertised: 16 Jan 2026

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