Bar and Restaurant Manager

Hotel Du Vin; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,880 - 36,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted staff room rates

35% off bill when dining

Fully funded apprenticeship programs

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral schemes

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A hotel chain in Cambridge is seeking a full-time Bar and Bistro Manager to oversee the operations of the Bar, Bistro, and Meetings. The ideal candidate will manage a team to ensure high service standards and achieve budgeted goals. This position offers competitive pay, various shifts, and opportunities for training, including funded apprenticeships. Enjoy additional perks such as discounted room rates, a cycle-to-work scheme, and wellness programs. Bring your expertise in restaurant management to a lively hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in running a branded restaurant operation.
• Looking for a step into a hotel career or already working as a Restaurant or Bar Manager.
• Ability to coach and support a team to deliver high standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the smooth running of the Bar, Bistro, and Meetings Operation.
• Ensure budgeted targets and KPIs are met.
• Work various shifts, particularly during evenings and weekends.

Job description

About the Location

Opened 2007
41 Bedrooms
80-seater Bistro & Bar
2 Private Event Spaces - seating up to 30

Sitting snugly among the Grade II listed buildings of picturesque Trumpington Street, lovingly converted from old University buildings retaining the original character and stunning architectural features. Boasting one of the world's most prestigious universities, Cambridge is a town brimming with history, tradition and scholarly charm. From Kings College to the bustling market square, winding cobbled streets and imposing spires. to punting down the River Cam, Cambridge is a truly idyllic place to explore.

About the Role

Bar and Restaurant Manager

£33,200 / 45 hours

Permanent position

Hotel du Vin Cambridge

Why not get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn new skills and make a career for life with Hotel Du Vin?

As a full time Bar and Bistro Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the Bar, Bistro and Meetings Operation. You will be a hands on operator coaching and supporting your team to deliver to the highest standards whilst ensuring budgeted targets and KPIs are hit.

You will be experienced in running a branded restaurant operation and looking for a step into a hotel career or already working within a hotel in a Restaurant or Bar Manager position and looking for more responsibility.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview.

If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognised apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training. We'll help you be 'The Difference' between good and great guest experiences.

Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of?

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into an F&B Manager position - 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.