Restaurant & Events Manager

Restaurant Associates UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Restaurant & Events Manager, where you will lead daily operations and coordinate memorable events at prestigious venues. This role offers the opportunity to inspire excellence in customer service and food quality while managing a dynamic team. With a strong focus on fostering client relationships and promoting the venue, you will play a crucial role in driving success and achieving revenue targets. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to grow your career in a supportive environment that values diversity and empowers all employees.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth opportunities

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the retail or public catering industry.
• Effective communicator with a results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring high standards of service.
• Manage events including private functions and corporate gatherings.
• Conduct regular stock takes to monitor inventory levels.

Skills

Customer Service Excellence

Event Management

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Experience in Retail or Catering

Management Experience

Job description

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Join Our Team as an Restaurant & Events Manager!

At Restaurant Associates, we inspire great experiences at some of the UK’s leading cultural and heritage destinations. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Restaurant & Event's Manager for a prestigious contract based in London

Role Overview

The Restaurant & Events Manager will oversee the daily operations of our retail café, ensuring high standards of customer service, food quality, and cleanliness. In addition, you will be responsible for managing events, including private functions, weddings, and corporate gatherings, as well as conducting regular stock takes to monitor inventory levels.

Working 5 out of 7 days with working hours between 0900 - 1700

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the café, ensuring excellence in service and food quality.
• Manage and coordinate events, including private functions, weddings, and corporate events.
• Conduct regular stock takes and monitor inventory to ensure efficient operations.
• Understand and deliver all contractual terms, fostering a strong relationship with clients and day visitors.
• Promote the venue effectively and act as a brand advocate.
• Lead regular team meetings to ensure clear communication and expectations.
• Encourage and utilise feedback to develop continuous improvement action plans.
• Understand the financial aspects of the business and inspire confidence in your team.
• Identify sales growth opportunities and collaborate with the team to implement strategies.
• Motivate and drive the team to achieve revenue targets while measuring and providing feedback on progress.
• Support the marketing strategy for the venue.
• Ensure the team adheres to health, safety, and environmental compliance standards.
• Effectively manage profit and loss statements.
  
  
  

Our Ideal Candidate

• Effective communicator with a results-oriented mindset.
• Proven experience in the retail or public catering industry.
• Ability to hold teams accountable while motivating and inspiring individuals at all levels.
• Confident in challenging and questioning existing practices.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
  
  
  

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities for career growth through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to a Digital GP and additional healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Grocery shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards for spending that can be used on a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Shareable discounts with friends and family
  
  
  

At Restaurant Associates, we strive for excellence in hospitality. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences and become part of a culture that values diversity and empowers all employees to reach their full potential.

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.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.

Job Reference: com/2603/41996001/52728469/SU #RA Venues

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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