Assistant Restaurants and Bars Manager

Exclusivepeople; Horsham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager at South Lodge and The Spa in Horsham. You will oversee service operations in a beautiful setting, ensure team excellence, and enhance guest experiences. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and fantastic benefits, making it a remarkable opportunity to grow in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for Food and Beverage.
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with the team.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations ensuring flawless service.
• Evaluate, train, and improve guest experiences.
• Maintain stock and ensure beverage lines are in stock.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Job description

South Lodge and The Spa, Horsham, West Sussex
Full Time
£35,586 plus fantastic benefits
Closing Date: 05th July 2025

In a Nutshell

As Assistant Restaurant & BarManager you will always be busy looking after the team and our guests so this role will require stamina, energy and enthusiasm in spades. We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be part of something special in our Restaurant Camellia. Our perfect candidate will be someone who has a passion for Food and Beverage and who knows how to communicate this to the team.

Our beautiful location and fabulous grounds set in the Sussex countryside provides a wonderful environment to work in.

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The Assistant Restaurants and BarsManager will be responsible for…

• To support the day to day operation of the outlet to ensure a flawless service for our guests across all Food and Beverage outlets.
• Work with all Food and Beverage Outlet Managers/Assistant Managers to optimise opportunities to hit and exceed budgeted targets.
• To step in for Assistant Manager’s in their absence in all areas including service, resourcing and product offering.
• To work as part of a team and to constantly evaluate, train and improve the experience our guests receive.
• To be responsible for maintaining the Enoround Machine in the Guest cellar to ensure all wines are fresh and rotated, while at the same time being on trend.
• Ensure the Cellar tastings are delivered to a high standard and to ensure the diary is managed with all wine tastings being costed to achieve our budgeted GP.
• Maintain the cellar to ensure all beverage lines are in stock to agreed par levels and business demands.
• Provide administration support for the F&B outlets to ensure smooth running of the departments.
• To work as part of a team and be involved with the learning and development of our F&B team members.
• Work with Outlet Managers and other Assistant Managers to establish and maintain effective employee relations across departments.
• To be proactive to guest feedback and direct the team in accordance with this.
• Be adaptable to taking on new small projects with the support of the Food and Beverage Manager, which must be rolled out in the agreed time frame.
• Assisting F&B outlets in creating and executing plans for department sales, profit and staff development.
• Assisting the F&B outlets with table plan implementation to maximise the number of covers within the dining area’s.
• Remains aware of business trends, systems and practices within the food and beverage industry to enable us remain current and open to opportunities to improve the profitability of the department.
• To take Duty Manager shifts and conduct them in line with guidelines.
• To actively engage weekly on Hubbub (our internal communication platform) to communicate positive F and B changes and Extra Miler moments.

Take a look at the incredible range of benefits you can enjoy when you join the Exclusive team and how you can be rewarded and recognised for doing a fantastic job!

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