Restaurant & Lounge Manager – Luxury Country House Hotel

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in the Hampshire countryside is seeking a Restaurant & Lounge Manager to lead operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will manage a talented front-of-house team and oversee daily service while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic Assistant Manager ready for the next step or an existing manager looking for growth. An annual salary of £30,000 to £35,000 plus £2,000 service charge is offered, along with excellent training and support for your career progression.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager or existing Restaurant Manager.
• Flexibility and adaptability to grow within a supportive environment.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day restaurant and lounge operations.
• Motivating and developing the front-of-house team.
• Managing staffing levels and performance efficiently.
• Overseeing stock control and compliance with health standards.
• Creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Customer service

Job description

We’re delighted to be supporting a stunning 4-star country house hotel set within the tranquil Hampshire countryside. This beautiful property is renowned for its elegant dining spaces and exceptional guest experiences. They’re now seeking an enthusiastic and driven Restaurant & Lounge Manager to take charge of their restaurant and lounge operations, ensuring service excellence and a welcoming atmosphere for every guest.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s been an Assistant Manager, ready to take their first step into management or for an existing Restaurant Manager looking to continue developing in a high-quality, supportive environment.

Due to the hotel’s location, having your own transport is essential.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Restaurant & Lounge Manager…

• £30,000 to £35,000 per annum plus £2,000 service charge
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team that encourages growth and development
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking

Responsibilities as the Restaurant & Lounge Manager…

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and lounge, ensuring smooth service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Motivating and developing a talented front-of-house team through effective leadership, training, and clear communication.
• Managing rotas, staffing levels, and performance to ensure an efficient and motivated team.
• Overseeing administrative duties, including stock control, financial reporting, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the hotel’s refined yet relaxed environment.

We’re looking for someone who’s open-minded, adaptable, and eager to grow, not set in their ways but ready to make their mark in a highly regarded establishment.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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