Assistant Restaurant Manager

Dunton Hot Springs; New Milton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel and restaurant in New Milton seeks an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to drive restaurant profitability and lead a motivated team. You will oversee daily service, implement improvements for consistency, and manage training. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in restaurant management and strong organizational skills. Competitive salary, accommodation available, and several employee benefits included.

Benefits

Excellent salary plus service charge

Accommodation available if required

Free meals for staff

Friends and Family rate

25% discount on Food & Beverage

Discount on Spa treatments

Qualifications

• Able to run opening and closing procedures in a busy restaurant.
• Confident in leading a team in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for detail and a flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth daily service through effective training and supervision.
• Identify and implement methods to improve service standards.
• Deliver training to build pride and professionalism within the team.
• Motivate and develop junior team members to maintain 5-star service.
• Manage opening, closing, and cashing-up procedures.

Skills

Passion in managing a large team

Proven track record in restaurant management

Confidence in leading a team

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners. Chewton Glen is a true English original. From the unique 72 bedrooms including 14 one of a kind Treehouses, to the award-winning spa and state of the art James Martin cookery school, it has an abundance of ways to revive your senses. The blissful 130 acres of woodland are home to an indoor and outdoor tennis centre, a 9-hole golf course, heritage orchard, 70 working beehives, a walled kitchen garden, croquet lawn and more.

Aim of the Assistant Restaurant Manager

To drive the Restaurant forward by motivating the team at all times, to increase profitability by reducing costs and wastage whilst increasing spends and business and to improve productivity by improving and maintaining the working environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth daily service through effective training, supervision, and support.
• Identify and implement methods to improve consistency and service standards.
• Deliver training to build pride, passion, and professionalism within the team.
• Motivate and develop junior team members to maintain 5-star service.
• Collaborate with fellow Assistant Managers to ensure consistency across operations.
• Support the Restaurant Manager and lead by example, especially during busy periods.
• Provide confident, attentive guest service and handle all requests professionally.
• Manage opening, closing, and cashing-up procedures with accuracy and accountability.

Qualifications

• Passion in managing a large team
• Proven track record in restaurant management
• Able to run opening and closing procedure in a busy restaurant
• Confident in leading a team in a high volume, fast past environment
• Confidence, enthusiasm and passion for your work and communication with colleagues
• A keen eye for detail, organisational skills and a flexible attitude

Additional Information

• What\'s in it for you?
• Excellent salary plus service charge
• Accommodation available if required
• Free meals for our team
• Friends and Family rate at Iconic Luxury Hotels
• 25% discount on all Food & Beverage
• Discount on Spa treatment and products
• …and much more.