Assistant Restaurant Manager

Devonshire Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious hotel for an Assistant Restaurant Manager eager to develop their career. In this role, you'll lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional dining experiences within a renowned restaurant. With a focus on customer service, you'll manage events and ensure high standards are maintained. This esteemed establishment, nestled in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, offers a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth and development. Join a company committed to staff wellbeing and inclusivity, where your passion for the hospitality industry will thrive.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free membership of The Devonshire Spa

Generous food and beverage discounts

Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates

Excellent personal development opportunities

Free entry to Bolton Abbey bonfire

Free entry to Chatsworth fairs and events

Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Professional and confident with high standards of customer care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the team to provide exceptional customer service.
• Manage events & functions and create the perfect dining experience.

Skills

Customer Service

Event Management

Food Service

Education

Experience in Restaurant Management

Job description

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Reference: MAR20254097

Expiry date: 12:46, Thu, 29th May 2025

Location: Skipton

Benefits: Please see our benefits and culture page

We have a great opportunity at The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa for an Assistant Restaurant Manager with aspirations to progress within an employer who will support you every step of the way.

In addition to your salary, you will receive discretionary service charge and tips that can increase your monthly pay up to £2,306.33 on average.

Working in the exclusive 2 AA Rosette Garden Room Restaurant at the Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, you will assist in leading the team to provide exceptional customer service. Your duties will include hosting, food service, managing events & functions, and being fully conversant with our menus to create the perfect dining experience.

The hotel is a 4 AA Red Star property, situated amidst the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe, with excellent road links to Skipton, Ilkley, Harrogate, and surrounding towns.

As part of the Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore, and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we are committed to building friendly, efficient teams focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We offer fantastic benefits to ensure staff happiness and wellbeing, including:

• Free meals on duty (when working over 6 hours)
• Free membership of The Devonshire Spa
• Generous food and beverage discounts
• Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities
• Free entry to Bolton Abbey bonfire
• Free entry to Chatsworth fairs and many events
• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

The ideal candidate will be professional, confident, and committed to delivering high standards of customer care. You will have a passion for the industry and strive to continually improve the restaurant's offering.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive,” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently underrepresented, as well as applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible working arrangements will always be considered.