Restaurant & Bar Manager

RBH Hospitality; Paignton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Restaurant & Bar Manager for its seafront hotels in Paignton. The role involves overseeing operations, leading a diverse team, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar environment and a strong understanding of food safety and service excellence.

Benefits

Discounted hotel room rates

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave

Course Sponsorship

30% F&B discount

Flexible working arrangements

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in food & beverage leadership.
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety legislation and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant and bar operations ensuring high standards.
• Inspire and develop a diverse team across service periods.
• Drive revenue through upselling and managing operational flow.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Customer Service

Commercial Awareness

Team Development

Tools

POS Systems

Stock Management Platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOIN US
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 Mercure and ibis Styles Paignton are two seafront hotels located side by side on the beautiful English Riviera. With a combined total 282 bedrooms, a modern restaurant and bar, and panoramic views across Torbay, our properties are at the heart of local discovery. From premium dining to casual coastal charm, we take pride in delivering memorable guest experiences that reflect our unique location and vibrant hospitality ethos.

OUR BENEFITS
You will 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 day's leave for your birthday

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave

Course Sponsorship

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)

Flexible working arrangements

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!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESTAURANT & BAR MANAGER AT OUR HOTEL
What you’ll be doing...

Lead the day-to-day restaurant and bar operations across both Mercure and ibis Styles, ensuring smooth service delivery, attention to detail, and consistently high standards

Inspire, develop and motivate a diverse team across breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar service; ensuring service excellence, product knowledge, and a proactive approach to guest needs

Collaborate closely with the kitchen team and hotel leadership to deliver memorable dining experiences, while managing capacity and operational flow effectively

Drive revenue opportunities through upselling, promotional activity, and creative input into seasonal menus, local partnerships, and events

Monitor guest feedback via GRI, ReviewPro, and internal reports, taking ownership of service recovery and using feedback as a tool for continuous improvement

Lead and maintain compliance with food safety, health and safety, licensing, and brand standards, ensuring all SOPs and legal requirements are met

Manage department rota, stock control, supplier ordering, team training, and performance management, aligning with financial targets and labour budgets

Champion a culture of warmth, efficiency, and pride—leading from the front, especially during peak trading times and key service periods

What we need from you:

A minimum of 2 years' experience in food & beverage leadership within a hotel or high-volume restaurant/bar environment

Proven experience in managing and developing teams, ideally across multiple outlets or shifts

Strong understanding of food safety legislation, allergen management, and service excellence principles

Commercial awareness and ability to meet targets, control costs, and drive revenue growth through innovation and attention to detail

Hands-on, energetic and guest-focused with a can-do attitude and passion for hospitality

Confident in using systems such as POS, stock management platforms and Microsoft Office

Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays as per business needs

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 us.