Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals whilst on duty

Paid breaks

An extra day of leave on your birthday

Complimentary membership of The Health

& Fitness Club

Discounted membership of The Health &

Fitness Club for your partner

50% food discount within our 2 AA Ros2

Job summary

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Restaurant & Bar Manager and lead a small team in a luxury hospitality setting in Newmarket, Suffolk. The role requires motivating colleagues, maintaining high service standards, and a readiness to hit the ground running.

We value candidates with experience at supervisor level, a passion for hospitality and strong product knowledge in Food & Beverage, along with excellent communication and personal presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience at Assistant Manager / Supervisor level within a similar environment.
• A passion for hospitality and Food & Beverage with strong product knowledge.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant & Bar Manager and oversee a team of like-minded individuals.
• Motivate the hospitality team and lead by example to deliver exemplary service.

Skills

Assistant Manager / Supervisor

Hospitality knowledge

Food & Beverage knowledge

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Flexible availability

Job description

About Us

BedfordLodgeHotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled inNewmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, BedfordLodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian countryhouse, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality andluxury.

The Team

Our continuing success is based on the team we haveworking here. We look not only for skills, but also passion and enthusiasm andthe ability to deliver outstanding service & hospitality.You willjoin a team of professionals who strive to provide an exceptional service toour guests within our 2 AA Rosette 'Squires' Restaurant, the Roxana Bar and theSpa Lounge.

The Position

Supporting the Restaurant & Bar Manager, youwill oversee a team of like-minded individuals whilst being committed toleading by example, motivating others, and providing exemplary service to ourguests.

You'll have experience motivating a hospitalityteam, be highly conscientious and be ready to hit the ground running.

This is a full-time position (45 hours per week).You will have full availability to work a range of shifts on a rota basisincluding weekends.

About You

You will have:

• Experienceat Assistant Manager / Supervisor level within a similar environment.
• Apassion for hospitality and Food & Beverage with strong product knowledge.
• Acommitment to maintaining high standards.
• Akeen eye for detail.
• Dedicatedto providing excellent customer care.
• Excellentcommunication skills.
• Flexibilityand availability to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
• Adesire to work in a professional guest-focused hotel environment.
• Professionalismand excellent personal presentation.

Why Join our Team

A privately owned, independent hotel we have theopportunity to focus on what we do best - creating memorable moments for ourguests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Wouldyou like to join a great team and feel the same?

What We Offer

• EmployeeAssistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Freemeals whilst on duty
• Paidbreaks
• Anextra day of leave on your birthday
• Complimentarymembership of The Health & Fitness Club
• Discountedmembership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
• 50%food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
• 20%discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
• Discountedaccommodation rates
• Discountedhotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
• Optionto purchase wine at cost price
• Longservice awards
• Rewardand recognition scheme
• Generous 'Refer a Friend' scheme
• Pensionscheme
• Industryrelevant training

Compensation: Competitive salary