Restaurant & Bar Manager

The Met Hotel Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Met Hotel Leeds as a Restaurant & Bar Manager and become part of an exciting transformation in hospitality. Leverage your creativity and leadership skills to create memorable guest experiences and shape a unique dining identity that sets us apart in the lively Leeds scene. Enjoy competitive pay, amazing benefits, and be a part of our vibrant team where your ideas thrive.

Benefits

Discounted hotel room rates

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Course sponsorship

Refer a Friend scheme

Wagestream access

Life Insurance

Social and wellness events

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as a Restaurant and/or Bar Manager in a high-end venue.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food and beverage trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Restaurant and Bar operation.
• Craft innovative menus in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a front-of-house team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Guest Experience

Food and Beverage Trends

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At RBH we believe our
people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first.
Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing,
sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one
of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and
always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

OUR
HOTEL

The Met Hotel Leeds is
undergoing a dramatic transformation, not just a refurbishment, but a
reinvention. We're creating a hotel unlike anything else in Leeds city centre,
where food and drink aren’t just part of the stay, they are the
experience. And right at the heart of it, we’re looking for a Restaurant
& Bar Manager with flair, confidence, and who’s utterly obsessed with
creating guest experiences that are memorable, and full of life and energy.

This is more than a
management job. It’s a chance to put your stamp on something original. If
you’ve got the style, the smarts, and the spirit - we’d love to hear from you.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESTAURANT AND BAR
MANAGER AT THE MET HOTEL, LEEDS

This is your stage -
You’re stepping into a hotel with personality and the food and drink should
reflect that. From the first early riser at breakfast to the last guest
grabbing a nightcap, the F&B experience here is a key part of the journey.
It’s not about being a big-name destination, it’s about crafting something
authentic, memorable, and effortlessly good. A place that draws people in
without trying too hard. A space that surprises our guests, sparks
conversation, and keeps them coming back, whether they’re staying the night or
just stopping by.

You’ll bring confidence,
creativity, and leadership to our Restaurant and Bar; offering food and drinks
that span across multiple services and moments in the day. We’re not just after
someone to manage logistics, we’re after a personality. A host. Someone who
knows how to run a tight operation, build a standout team, and deliver the kind
of guest experience people talk about long after they’ve checked out.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Restaurant
  and Bar operation, delivering the highest standards and quality,
  consistency and guest service.
• Champion a guest experience that’s
  polished but never pretentious, always warm and personal. You'll oversee
  every aspect of service, making sure our guests are not only satisfied but
  delighted and feel like they’ve had an experience they can’t get anywhere
  else
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef
  to shape innovative menus that excite and reflect the unique vibe of our
  hotel. Together, you’ll craft food and drink offerings that are fresh,
  seasonal, and aligned with the personality of the space. You’ll develop
  and implement menus that cater to our clientele, keeping them relevant,
  on-trend, and in tune with what’s next in the industry.
• Keep things running like clockwork
  behind the scenes, overseeing operations with precision and flair. From
  managing financials, budgets, and compliance to taking control of
  inventory, ordering, and stock control, you’ll ensure seamless execution
  while maintaining strong supplier relationships. It’s all about running a
  tight, stylish ship that mirrors the bold and vibrant guest experience
  you're curating.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a
  front-of-house team that shares your passion for great hospitality. You’ll
  foster a positive, energetic atmosphere where your team feels supported,
  empowered, and ready to deliver their best.
• Be a key voice in the development of
  our unique F&B identity. You’ll help us define what we stand for; what
  we serve, how we serve it, and why it matters. A space that guests
  remember for all the right reasons.
• Set the tone for excellence. You’ll
  take pride in the details; cleanliness, presentation, team training, and
  everything that elevates the experience from good to great.
• Listen, adapt, and lead the charge on
  change. Guest feedback will be your guide to continuous improvement, ensuring
  we’re always ahead of expectations, not just meeting them.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to
  create bold promotions and vibrant events that elevate the dining
  experience, leaving guests talking long after.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality &
potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Restaurant and
Bar Manager, you will need the following qualities and skills:

• A confident leader with at least 2-3 years’ experience as a Restaurant and/or Bar Manager in a high-end
  venue — the kind of place known for exceptional service and quality that
  keeps guests coming back
• Previous managerial experience is
  essential, with a proven track record of leading and developing a team
• In-depth knowledge of food and
  beverage trends, including wine pairings, with the ability to deliver an
  unmistakable dining experience that’s always fresh, stylish, and on-point.
• Exceptional leadership and
  communication skills, with an exuberant, unapologetically original
  approach that inspires and energizes your team.
• You understand what makes a restaurant
  work, and what makes it wow
• Stylish in the way you present
  yourself and your venue, but never style over substance.
• You thrive in a space that’s
  fast-paced, dynamic, and full of life.
• You know hospitality is a performance
  and you’re always ready to shine.

WHAT WE OFFER

Why this role?

• Be a central part of a bold new
  chapter in Leed's hospitality scene.
• Work in an environment that values
  creativity, individuality, and ambition.
• Competitive salary, great perks, and a
  genuine opportunity to grow.
• Help shape a place that feels
  effortlessly well-crafted because you helped craft it.

You will also have
access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted
  hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An
  additional days leave for your birthday
• Enhanced
  Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course
  Sponsorship
• Refer
  a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Wagestream
  - choose how and when you get paid
• Life
  Insurance
• Employee
  Assistance Programme
• Social
  and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free
  meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

And much much
more!

EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality
Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse
workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point
throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact
[emailprotected]