Restaurant & Bar Manager: Front-of-House Lead

Westwood Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Restaurant & Bar Manager for a prestigious hotel in Preston. The role involves overseeing front-of-house operations, managing staff rotas and P&L, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should have proven restaurant management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for hospitality. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including holiday pay and private healthcare.

Benefits

30 days holiday, including bank holidays

Group bonus scheme after two years

Private healthcare after 12 months

Pension contributions, starting at 3%

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a high-volume restaurant and bar.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Commercially aware with experience in budgeting and maximizing profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a busy front-of-house team to deliver high-quality service.
• Manage P&L, including cost control and maximizing revenue.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Communication

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Restaurant & Bar Manager for a prestigious hotel in Preston. The role involves overseeing front-of-house operations, managing staff rotas and P&L, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should have proven restaurant management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for hospitality. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including holiday pay and private healthcare.