Restaurant Manager

Stanley House Hotel and Spa; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique country hotel seeks a proactive Restaurant Manager to oversee operations and the food and beverage team. This role emphasizes high service standards, team development, and effective communication between departments. Ideal for candidates passionate about hospitality and team leadership, offering a competitive pay package and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay and package

Exclusive Team Member discounted stays

50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio

Continuous learning & development opportunities

Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program

Additional annual leave and family leave

Service bonus for 5 and 10 years

Team Member of the month bonus

Team Member of the year bonus

Qualifications

• Skills in driving high service standards and team development.
• Ability to manage financial aspects and guest feedback.
• Experience in maintaining effective communication within teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the restaurant department.
• Manage and develop the food and beverage team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team building

Service standards

Financial management

Communication

Training

Customer relationship management

Job description

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Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a stunning, award winning, boutique country hotel, set in 54 acres of Ribble Valley countryside in Mellor, Lancashire. With 30 first-class bedrooms, unrivalled wedding and conference facilities, the hugely popular Fred’s Brasserie and a world-class spa, Stanley House is truly a hotel like no other.

What we're looking for:

Your key focus and skills need to be driving the highest service standards, training, and building the team to deliver this and ensuring we consistently beat targets. The successful candidate will ensure clear communication and relationships between the front of house and back of house departments are harmonious, respectful and strong.

Day in the life of:

As the Restaurant Manager, you will be required to assist in overseeing the Restaurant department and food and beverage team. This role will ensure that all aspects of the department are running smoothly and according to hotel standards.

Example key responsibilities:

• Line Management responsibilities for Supervisors, 1:1, promoting and facilitating the ongoing development and ensuring low turnover and high performance
• Ensuring stock and wastage is controlled and levels are maintained. Providing the relevant training to support this
• Oversee the day to day operations of the department
• Review and management of guest feedback, including all branded platforms and social media feedback. Ensuring appropriate action and responses are taken
• Overall understanding of the department staffing structure ensuring appropriate levels are maintained to produce an excellent service
• Maintaining a positive relationship with all internal teams, ensuring excellent communication to support a smooth operation. Including regular communication with the hotel’s Kitchen brigade
• Responsible for promoting positive culture driven by the team
• Management of the Restaurant booking system, email correspondence, and response to social media feedback platforms
• Monitoring of customer feedback, implementing change and training with the team and product where appropriate
• Accountability for financial takings of the departments ensuring the team are compliant and up to date with all cash handling procedures
• Continual review of the department food and beverage offerings. Ensuring the departments offerings are up to date and relevant with current trends
• Producing reports, data and information for the accounts team or business review
• Handling any escalated customer complaints or queries in a swift and professional manner
• Organising pre-shift briefs for the department and delegating tasks where necessary
• Ensuring the team are conducting a thorough open and close down of their areas each time
• Training and coaching new members of the team as well as existing members to ensure high level of customer care is provided in accordance with hotel and brand standards
• Ensuring all health and safety and licensing laws, policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Attendance during all required hotel operations meetings
• Responsible for continuous and strong relations with the Executive Head Chef, taking part in senior food and beverage team meetings
• Hands on approach to the running of the departments, ensuring presence on the floor during all key periods of service
• Taking a key role in the planning and execution of departments events throughout the year

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive pay and package
• Exclusive Team Member discounted stays
  and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
• Continuous learning & development
  opportunities
• Free access to 24/7 employee assistance
  program
• Additional annual leave and family leave
• Service bonus for 5 and 10 years up to
  £1K
• Team Member of the month - £100 and Team
  Member of the year - £500

This hotel is managed by leaf
HOSPITALITY who is a hotel management company that has one simple value that
underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent
hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our
team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and
team members.

#BeExcellent #BeHuman
#HaveIntegrity #BeEntrepreneurial