Assistant Restaurant Manager

Bodmin Jail Hotel; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel in Cornwall as an Assistant Restaurant Manager, where you'll lead the F&B department, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. This role involves managing operations, staffing, and collaborating on menu innovations in a historic luxury setting.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

Extra days holiday for your birthday

Free meals on shift

Free Gym access on-site

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar role.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of restaurants and bars.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising staff.
• Collaborate with chefs to create innovative menus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Tools

Restaurant Management Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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The Person

You will be an energetic, people-loving go-getter with a flair for making every guest experience unforgettable. You'll be a natural leader who loves working with a team, stays cool under pressure, and has a real passion for great food and drinks.

Additional Qualities

As part of the team, you’ll embody the spirit of the Tudor Hotels Collection — where Perfection is not a goal, but our everyday standard. We take Pride in our contribution, showing up as professionals, as leaders, and as a team that delivers extraordinary results together. And above all, we are committed to Making every visitor a VIP—offering exceptional, personalised service that makes every guest feel truly valued.

The Role

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will assist in leading and managing the F&B department, including the team, and ensuring that we exceed guest expectations while operating within the budget, turning over a profit in your department. You’ll be focused on the customer dining experience and full of new ideas to take our offering to the next level.

Responsibilities Include

• Manage the day-to-day operations of all restaurants and bars, including staffing, inventory management, and service standards, as set out by your Line Manager.
• Assist your Line Manager with recruiting, training, and supervising a skilled team of restaurant and bar staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to ensure a high level of service is always delivered within the F&B departments and across the hotel.
• Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef and bartenders to create innovative and appealing menus, as part of a team.
• Ensure that you are part of delivering our budgets and financial forecasts for the F&B department.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager, F&B Manager, or a similar role in the hospitality industry.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of food and beverage trends, industry standards, and regulations.
• Cellar Management Skills – be able to manage and maintain hotel standards.
• Proficiency in restaurant management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

The Benefits

• 28 Days Holiday
• Extra days holiday for your birthday
• Free meals on shift
• Free Gym access on-site
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive Employee discounts on accommodation, attractions & dining across the THC Group

Working Schedule

• Full Time
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Luxury | History | Cornwall

When constructed in 1779, Bodmin Jail was an innovative milestone in prison design with its individual cells and sanitation. Now a four-star luxury hotel, The Bodmin Jail Hotel provides guests with a haven of style and comfort, set within its breath-taking historic surroundings. Located in the heart of Cornwall, this truly unique hotel is now ready for new stories, cherished memories, and unlimited possibilities. It’s an iconic venue and we are building a brilliant team to help shape and deliver the best experience in Cornwall.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitality

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