Restaurant Manager

Elite Hotels (Rotherwick) Ltd.; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Restaurant at Elite Hotels is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the team and deliver distinctly memorable experiences for guests. You will manage a busy lunch or evening service, coordinate shifts and training, and ensure efficient service across all dayparts.

The role requires a strong operational track record in Food and Beverage, proven team leadership, and a passion for guest care. You will work with the Food & Beverage Manager and Executive Chef to adapt menus and maintain

Qualifications

• Strong operational track record in Food & Beverage.
• Proven experience managing a team and training staff.
• Excellent customer care and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to deliver exceptional service.
• Provide the highest quality of guest service.
• Contribute to profitable hotel operation by budgets and stock control.
• Consult with Food & Beverage Manager and Executive Chef on menus and guest expectations.

Skills

Operational management

Food & Beverage knowledge

Team leadership

Customer care

Communication skills

Job description

TGH Restaurant Manager – Exceptional Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to take over management of the stunning Garden Restaurant, delivering distinctly memorable experiences for our valued customers.

You will become the face of the restaurant, able to manage a busy lunch or evening service, early breakfast with the same easy welcome and efficient service. Organising shifts to reflect business needs and ensuring ongoing training and development is an integral part of the staff experience.

Restaurant Manager Key Responsibilities

• To lead and manage a team to deliver exceptional service.
• To provide the highest quality of guest service.
• To contribute to the profitable operation of the hotel by maintaining and adhering to allocated budgets and controlling stock.
• To consult with the Food & Beverage Manager and Executive Chef in relation to changing food styles and expectations of the guests and that this information is communicated effectively.

Attributes/Experience

• You will need a strong operational track record with a sound knowledge of Food and Beverage.
• Proven experience of managing a team is essential as is the ability to train, develop and motivate people to achieve the targets that will be set.
• You should be able to demonstrate a successful career within restaurants that shows excellent customer care and management skills.
• You will have excellent verbal communication skills, be highly organised, passionate, and self-motivated.
• You will be enthusiastic, customer-focused and work within deadlines set to meet business and customer demands.
• Proven experience of managing a team is essential as is the ability to train, develop and motivate people to achieve the targets that will be set.
• You should be able to demonstrate a successful career within restaurants that shows excellent customer care and management skills.

At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.