Assistant Restaurant Manager

Blenheim Palace; Woodstock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Blenheim Palace is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead its front of house team. The role involves managing operations, developing staff, and ensuring exceptional customer service while complying with health and safety regulations. Join a supportive environment focusing on talent growth and community contribution.

Benefits

Staff discounts on retail and food outlets

Access to benefits platform

Competitive pension scheme

Complimentary event tickets

Annual pass for employee and family

Paid volunteer day

Free breakfast on Friday

Long service awards

Free eye tests and glasses contribution

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong background in restaurant operations.
• Experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Food Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage restaurant operations and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop customer care standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Development

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Restaurant Manager with a strong background in restaurant operations to join our front of house catering team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in leading, motivating, and developing teams to deliver outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage restaurant operations from a supervisory level and above
• Motivate, lead, and develop staff teams
• Ensure compliance with current Health, Safety, Licensing Legislation, Food Safety, and health and safety Regulations
• Develop and implement customer care standards and procedures
• Communicate effectively with team and customers
• Train staff and promote team development
• Maintain a self-motivated, analytical, innovative, and assertive approach
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy
• Demonstrate tenacity while being a good team player

Benefits:

• Staff discounts: 20% on Blenheim retail, 50% on Café food outlets, 30% at The Orangery
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric vehicles
• Access to benefits platform with discounts on days out, shopping, and more
• Competitive pension scheme
• Complimentary event tickets
• Annual pass for employee and a family member
• Staff events and holiday purchase scheme
• Paid volunteer day, free fruit Wednesday, free breakfast on Friday
• Monthly events fostering a sense of belonging
• Free eye tests and glasses contribution
• Long service awards, onsite parking, free Christmas tree

Benefits vary depending on contract type; details will be provided in the welcome letter.

We invest in our people with a focus on growth, giving back, and fostering a sense of belonging:

• Grow: Talent development and wellbeing support
• Give: Contributing to the community and shared goals
• Belong: Creating a supportive and inclusive environment