Assistant Estate Grill Manager

Great Fosters (Alexander Hotel Collection); Egham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Fosters Hotel, a prestigious AA 5-Star establishment, is looking for an Assistant Estate Grill Manager. You will support exceptional food and beverage service in beautiful surroundings, helping to lead a dedicated team. This role requires a passion for guest service, strong supervisory skills, and flexibility in fulfilling shift requirements.

Benefits

4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with service

Discounted hotel accommodation for self and family

Discounted hair treatments at Utopia Spas

Discounted food & beverage at all hotels

Anniversary celebration perks

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience within a top-quality food service hotel/restaurant.
• Smart appearance is required.
• Passion for guest service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Estate Grill Manager to deliver outstanding food and beverage service.
• Overseeing a team of 16-20 staff.
• Coaching staff to improve skills and standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical food and beverage knowledge

Ability to manage and motivate a team

Job description

Assistant Estate Grill Manager

£29,000 per annum + monthly service charge payment

• 4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with service
• 8 Bank holidays
• Free car parking
• Employee uniform

In addition, you will receive a range of company benefits including:

• Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself and your family at all hotels
• Discounted hair treatments at our two Utopia Spas
• Discount off all food & beverage at all hotels
• Discount on individual treatments booked in our two Utopia Spas
• Discount on retail products in our two Utopia Spas
• Refer a friend staff recruitment scheme

Additional benefits include celebrating your 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year anniversaries with perks such as your birthday off paid, complimentary overnight stays, complimentary lunch/afternoon tea, and service-related holidays.

Requirements

• Smart appearance
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for guest service
• Technical food and beverage knowledge to offer the required service and develop the team
• Supervisory experience within a top-quality food service hotel/restaurant (2 Rosette standard) required
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of waiters/esses & bar staff to ensure excellence
• Own transport required due to semi-rural location

The Place

Great Fosters Hotel, a AA 5-Star hotel with 56 bedrooms set in 50 acres of gardens, featuring the AA 3 Rosette Tudor Pass restaurant, the 2 Rosette Estate Grill, and various event spaces including a 14th-century Tithe Barn.

Our latest development is the Utopia Retreat facilities. For more details, visit www.greatfosters.co.uk.

The Role

Supporting the Estate Grill Manager to deliver outstanding food and beverage service across:

• Estate Grill Restaurant (40 covers)
• Garden Room (private dining for 18 covers)
• Cocktail Bar serving coffee, light lunches, and drinks
• Afternoon tea service (70-90 covers on weekends, up to 120 in summer)

You will oversee a team of 16-20 staff, inspiring high standards in food, wine, and service. Flexibility is required for shifts across 5 days including weekends, totaling 40 hours per week.

Main duties include:

• Preparing the restaurant/bar for service
• Greeting guests and taking orders
• Effective staffing rosters
• Coaching staff to improve skills and standards
• Serving food, beverages, and wines
• Gathering guest feedback and addressing issues
• Presenting bills and processing payments
• Resetting the restaurant/bar for next service
• Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness