Restaurant General Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a passionate Restaurant General Manager in Cirencester. The successful candidate will oversee operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage a dedicated team. Excellent support for local producers and exceptional work environment offered, making it an inspiring place to develop your career. Attractive salary and perks included.

Benefits

Staff stays free B&B

35% discount on food, beverages & treatments

Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)

Take home goods at cost price

Free access to health services for family

Learning & development courses

Anniversary vouchers for dinner with wine

Qualifications

• Experience as a Restaurant General Manager or similar role.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and high volume of covers.
• Professional approach to hotel operations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations and enhance guest satisfaction.
• Manage budget and financial performance.
• Recruit, train, and develop restaurant staff.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Commercial Awareness

Team Development

Problem Solving

Job description

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Up to £42,000 Basic Annual Salary(depending on experience)

On Target Earnings for the year (this includes Tronc): £46,000

Full-time Permanent Position Working 45-Hours per week (including evenings and weekends).

Based in Gloucestershire Own Vehicle Essential No Onsite Accommodation

Overview:

Seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to oversee and drive all aspects of the food and beverage operations. You will have a passion for teamwork and developing people to deliver company standards and ethos. We support local producers, as well as sourcing global wines to our clientele and guests. We want someone who has a genuine passion for food, wine, and beverages. Someone who will actively engage directly with suppliers, visiting sites, and getting to know suppliers engagement points, and how best to support each other in partnership.

General Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the running of the Restaurant, leading by example having a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Implement innovative strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and revenue generation.
• Manage the restaurant operations within budget and to the highest brand standards.
• Attract, recruit, and train your team, supporting their development to achieve goals.
• Take responsibility for supporting the F&B Head of Departments, coordinating the operation between the restaurant, bar and wine departments.
• Monitor guest feedback and resolve issues.
• Manage costs, including payroll, inventory control, waste management and stock ordering.
• Oversee rosters and payroll, optimising staff schedules to meet business needs.
• Cover Duty Manager shifts and ensure hotel health and safety measurements / checks are carried out efficiently.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience in a Restaurant General Manager (food and beverage) role, or similar across multiple sites.
• Restaurant Management experience in restaurants with high standards and volume of covers, offering traditional style menus.
• Commercially minded and entrepreneurial, being able to spot opportunities offer more to guests and increase sales.
• Motivated by targets and enthusiastic to up-sell.
• Have the confidence and capability to take responsibility for the hotel during shifts, acting as a Duty Manager.
• Professional approach to dealing with situations, including hotel safety and emergency situations.
• Seek to develop, striving towards promotion within hotel operations.

We are dedicated to making the work environment an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work, and in return for your hard work you can expect something a little different:

• Staff stays free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Anniversary vouchers dinner with wine for 2.
• Food & Beverage management experience operating 120 covers during weekdays and 240 covers on weekends.
• Able to work in the UK, full-time permanent position.
• Have your own car to get to and from work.
• Able to communicate in English (written and verbal).
• Relevant experience and transferable skills as listed above).
• Full detailed CV with any employment gaps detailed.
• Successful Right to work and DVLA check.