Restaurant and Bar Manager

Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and spa is seeking a Restaurant & Bar Manager to oversee service in their prestigious dining facilities. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring high service standards are met, and coordinating with the Executive Chef on menu offerings. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, including discounted hotel stays and anniversaries recognition.

Benefits

4 weeks holiday, increasing with service

8 Bank holidays

Free car parking

Employee uniform

Discounted hotel accommodation for you and your family

Discounted hair treatments at Utopia Spas

Discounts on food & beverage

Discounts on treatments and retail products

Refer a friend staff recruitment scheme

Anniversary benefits at 1, 3, and 5 years

Qualifications

• Smart appearance.
• Management/Supervisory experience in a hotel/restaurant.
• Own transport due to semi-rural location.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant and bar team, deliver outstanding service.
• Manage team rostering and training efforts.
• Oversee food, beverages, and stock management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical food and beverage knowledge

Team development skills

Ability to manage and motivate a team

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Job Offer: Restaurant & Bar Manager

Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum + monthly service charge payment

• 4 weeks holiday, rising to 5 weeks with service
• 8 Bank holidays
• Free car parking
• Employee uniform

Additional company benefits include:

• Discounted hotel accommodation for you and your family at all hotels
• Discounted hair treatments at our two Utopia Spas
• Discounts on food & beverage at all hotels
• Discounts on treatments and retail products in our spas
• Refer a friend staff recruitment scheme

Anniversary benefits at 1, 3, and 5 years include your birthday off paid, complimentary overnight stays, lunch/afternoon tea, and service-related holidays.

Requirements

• Smart appearance
• Excellent communication skills and passion for guest service
• Technical food and beverage knowledge and team development skills
• Management/Supervisory experience in a top-quality hotel/restaurant
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of waitstaff and bar staff
• Own transport due to semi-rural location

The Venue

Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa, part of Alexander Hotels, located just outside London. A 4-star, award-winning hotel with 38 rooms, a spa, banqueting suite, conference venues, and multiple dining options. Visit our website for more details.

Role Overview: Restaurant & Bar Manager

You will lead our team in RGs Restaurant (2 Rosette standard), private dining rooms, the restaurant terrace, and Elements Bar. Responsible for delivering outstanding service standards, managing a diverse clientele, and maintaining high standards of food, wine, and service.

The restaurant serves residents, spa guests, and non-residents, with a capacity of 30-75 covers for dinner and 40-80 for afternoon tea, mainly on weekends. The bar caters to residents, spa guests, and local visitors.

Service hours include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 7 days a week, with flexible shifts across 5 days including weekends.

Support team includes an Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager, F&B Supervisors, and F&B Assistants.

Main Duties

• Prepare restaurant and bar for service and brief staff
• Host guests, ensure smooth service flow
• Manage employee rostering and training
• Serve food, beverages, and wines
• Conduct satisfaction checks and address feedback
• Maintain service standards and resolve issues
• Handle billing and cashing up
• Reset restaurant for next service
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness
• Work with the Executive Chef on menu development
• Manage stock and ordering systems
• Source and select wines