Restaurant and Bar Manager - Yarnfield Park

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Restaurant and Bar Manager to oversee the Food and Beverage department at a premier conference and event venue. This role is crucial for delivering outstanding guest experiences and managing a talented team. You will ensure high standards of service, maintain guest satisfaction, and contribute to financial success through effective budget management. Join a company that values diversity and offers excellent career development opportunities, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you have a passion for hospitality and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Annual healthcare check

Employee discounts

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Annual leave

Maternity leave benefits

Ongoing training and development

Financial wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food and beverage management or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate our talented team of waiting staff.
• Handle guest inquiries and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and control costs.

Skills

Food and Beverage Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Guest Experience

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations

Education

Experience in Food and Beverage Management

Job description

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Job Introduction

Restaurant and Bar Manager - Yarnfield Park

Yarnfield Park is a Conference and Event venue which is conveniently located and easily accessible from Stone in Staffordshire, just minutes from the M6.

Set in the quiet village of Yarnfield, the 336-bedroom Hotel has 53 conference, event, and training rooms with the 2 largest spaces holding 400+ guests. The hotel has a very strong and diverse base of clients and with the launch of 'CONNEX' our new conference and training space we now can have over 2000 guests on site per day.

As the Hotel Restaurant and Bar Manager your role is fundamental to the success in providing outstanding event and conference experiences for our guests.

You will be responsible for overseeing aspects of the Food + Beverage department, ensuring, high quality service and guest satisfaction, strong team leadership and people management skills.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits + Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health + Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Meals on duty
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days annual leave + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training, development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

As our Restaurant and Bars Manager you will:

• Supervise, train, and motivate our talented team of waiting staff and bartenders
• Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, and service
• Handle guest inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure guest satisfaction
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and control costs
• Uphold health and safety standards to ensure a safe dining environment
• Contribute to financial success through budget management and revenue generation

Who you are:

• Proven experience in food and beverage management or a related role
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
• A passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry trends
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

About Us

Part of Levy UK+I, we are a grouping of five easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Levy UK+I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!