Restaurant and Bar Manager - Exeter

Valor Hospitality Europe; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company seeks a Restaurant and Bar Manager in Exeter. This role involves leading a front-of-house team, managing operations, and partnering with the Head Chef. Ideal candidates will have experience in restaurant management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for sustainability and local produce. The position offers an annual salary up to £38,000, with benefits including training and discounts across the hotel portfolio.

Benefits

Discounted stays and F&B across IHG hotels

Free meals while on duty

Access to health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food & beverage or restaurant management.
• A head for numbers and an eye for detail.
• Calm and confident leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the front-of-house team.
• Partnering with the Head Chef on seasonal menus.
• Driving performance through cost control and local partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Food hygiene compliance

Job description

Restaurant and Bar Manager - Exeter

Up to 38,000 per year + Service Charge, 40 Hours per week

Where sustainability meets exceptional service.

At voco Zeal Exeter, we're not just another hotel – built to the highest environmental standards and powered by our people.

Our Isca Restaurant & Bar celebrates the best of Devon's local produce – vibrant flavours, zero-waste thinking, and genuine hospitality at every table.

We're looking for a Restaurant & Bar Manager who shares our passion for people, planet, and plate – someone who can inspire the team, delight our guests, and keep operations running smoothly from breakfast through last orders.

What you'll be doing

Leading and motivating a passionate front-of-house team to deliver an outstanding guest experience – warm, relaxed, and memorable every time.

Partnering closely with our Head Chef to champion seasonal, locally-sourced menus that tell the story of our region.

Driving performance – from cost control and revenue forecasting to creative promotions and local partnerships that make a difference.

Training, developing, and coaching your team to shine, ensuring a culture of pride, progress, and personality.

Taking an active role in Duty Management and hotel leadership, contributing to the success of voco Zeal Exeter as a whole.

What we're looking for

You're a natural leader who thrives on people interaction and knows that great service starts with great teamwork. You'll bring:

• Proven experience in food & beverage or restaurant management (ideally in a hotel or premium casual setting)
• A head for numbers and an eye for detail – from labour control to stock management
• A calm, confident approach to leadership, communication, and guest engagement
• Passion for sustainability, local produce, and creating experiences that feel personal and planet-friendly
• A solid grasp of food hygiene, health & safety, and compliance standards

What you'll get

At voco Zeal Exeter, we do things differently. Expect:

• Access to nationally recognised apprenticeships and industry-leading brand training
• Flexibility around shift patterns – we're open 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• Discounted stays and F&B across the IHG family of hotels
• Opportunities to grow your career with Valor Hospitality and IHG – locally, nationally, or globally

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just 30 Bed and Breakfast.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at 250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options – from just £5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Across the UK, we currently operate 37 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, voco, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans for 2025 and beyond.