Latymer Restaurant Manager

Exclusive Hotels and Venues; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury dining establishment in Bagshot is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the Michelin star restaurant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-end dining, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a true passion for food and beverage. In this role, you will ensure that guests receive an unparalleled experience, managing staff and maintaining the highest standards of service in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

30 days holiday

50% Discount on food and beverage

Free meals on duty

Access to training programs

Free gym access

Qualifications

• Strong background in hotel or restaurant sector, preferably 5* or Michelin star.
• Ability to create memorable guest experiences.
• Determined to succeed in a busy luxury restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant team with high service standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage stock and oversee cleanliness in the restaurant.

Skills

Passion for food and beverage

Strong communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Knowledge of ingredients and cooking methods

Ability to work under pressure

Education

WSET Level 3 qualification

Job description

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A unique opportunity has arisen here at Pennyhill Park, where we’re actively seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the team for our Michelin star restaurant, the Latymer.

Latymer is Pennyhill Park’s fine dining restaurant, offering bold flavors in dishes using locally sourced ingredients inspired by the seasons. With accolades such as a Michelin star and 5 AA Rosettes, you can experience exquisite tasting menus for dinner.

Head Chef Steve Smith is widely regarded as one of the most inventive and gifted chefs of his generation. Renowned for his modern British cooking, founded on using the finest seasonal ingredients available. Steve has held a Michelin star for the last twenty years, also earning Five AA Rosettes, 8/10 in the Waitrose Good Food Guide, and winning a Catey Award for Chef of the Year.

Role Responsibilities

Lots to do, but lots of fun

As the Latymer Restaurant Manager, you will be expected to:

• Lead by example with regard to service standards required for a 1-Michelin Star restaurant
• Deliver a truly warm and welcoming experience for all guests and visitors dining in the restaurant
• Work with the team to ensure that guest expectations are exceeded at all times in all areas of restaurant service delivery
• Possess an outstanding knowledge of all food, wines, cooking techniques, and allergy requirements to ensure guests can be advised appropriately at all times
• Possess an outstanding knowledge of restaurant service styles
• Oversee shifts, remaining hands-on within the operation and motivating the team
• Ensure the restaurant is consistently presented, with a strong focus on quality, cleanliness, and hygiene
• Manage the ordering and control of stock items, ensuring availability at all times
• Help manage back of house service areas, including cleanliness, hygiene, stock control, and wastage
• Maintain strong and effective relationships with the kitchen team
• Be responsible for training and mentoring the front of house restaurant team
• Optimize sales and work alongside the Head Chef to develop the business
• Carry out Duty Management shifts as required

The Ideal Candidate

Are you right for us?

Our successful Restaurant Manager will have:

• A true passion for all things food and beverage
• A strong background from within the hotel or restaurant sector, preferably at a 5* luxury or Michelin star standard
• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Passion and strong knowledge for all things food and beverage
• An understanding of the ingredients we use, cooking methods, and various dietary requirements
• The determination to create a memorable guest experience
• The drive to work within the pressures of a busy luxury restaurant environment
• WSET Level 3 qualification would be an advantage

Package Description

And now for the good stuff

Hospitality is all about looking after people, and we are committed to our staff. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, benefits, and above the Real Living Wage
• 30 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• Discretionary service charge system
• 50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
• Significant discounts on room nights across all Exclusive properties
• Hospitality Essentials discount scheme & online guides on Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance
• Free meals on duty
• Recognition and rewards scheme
• Access to our learning platform with training and development programs
• Free gym access and dedicated classes where available
• B Corp accreditation and commitment to improving our People, Product, and Planet
• Free downloads of newspapers, magazines, and books
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Company

Are we right for you?

We expect a lot but will give a lot to get the right people. We look for four main qualities:

1. People with bags of character who feel comfortable expressing their personality at work

2. People who enjoy being around others, smiling and chatting because they genuinely like people

3. Extra milers who go beyond the job description

4. People who put their heart into helping guests and making their experience memorable