Assistant Restaurant Manager

Hotel Du Vin; The Wells; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable hospitality group in Tunbridge Wells seeks an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager. This role involves managing a busy restaurant environment, ensuring high standards of service, and fostering team development. Competitive salary of £28,500 per year along with extensive benefits including discounts, healthcare plans, and a fully funded apprenticeship program are offered.

Benefits

Discounted staff room rates at various hotels

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rates

35% off dining bills

Fully funded apprenticeship programs

Healthcare cash plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Qualifications

• Experienced in restaurant environments, possibly as Supervisor or Assistant Manager.
• Ability to deliver shift briefings to large teams.
• Manage the flow of the restaurant to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional dining experience and create memorable moments for guests.
• Work to maintain brand standards.
• Encourage team development and internal progression.

Skills

High standards in service

Experience in a busy restaurant

Leadership and team management

Job description

About the Location

Opened 1997. 34 Bedrooms. 74-seater Bistro & Bar. 3 Private Event Spaces - seating up to 84.

Nestled in the glorious Kent countryside, Royal Tunbridge Wells is a leafy, laid-back corner of 'the Garden of England'. The charming and historic town is a rousing mix of momentous architecture, specialist independent shops, art galleries, hip cafés and bars. It's filled with character and charm, just like our magnificent hotel. Lovingly converted from a Grade II-listed mansion, its one of this beautiful spa town's architectural landmarks. With wonderful views across lush lawns to the ornamental gardens of Calverley Park.

About the Role

Job title: Assistant Restaurant Manager - Hotel Du Vin

£28,500 Per year/ 45 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for life with Hotel Du Vin.

Are high standards second nature to you? Do you love people and making guests smile everyday knowing you have delivered celebrity service? Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you will be proud of? We love Food, Wine and Cocktails - almost as much as you do!

You will be experienced in working within a busy restaurant environment, this may of been as a Supervisor or an Assistant Manager. You will be able to deliver shift briefings to large teams, manage the flow of the restaurant in order to deliver great guest experiences and work alongside the team maintaining the brand standards.

We create memories that the guest will never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Head of Department position within Hotel Du Vin - we actively encourage internal development and progression, Onwards and Upwards.

Benefits

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn\'t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like - Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it's earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you're already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.