Restaurant Manager

Gees Restaurant & Bar; England; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant independent restaurant in Oxford is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a passionate team. The ideal candidate brings a love for hospitality and a keen attention to detail. This position offers a competitive OTE of up to £41,375, flexible shifts, and a range of benefits including meals on duty, discounts, and opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Meals on duty

50% discount on food

Up to £700 recruitment incentive

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform Allowance

28 days holiday

Paid day off on birthday

Qualifications

• Experience of dining in similar restaurants.
• High level of written English.
• Management experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily restaurant operations.
• Inspire and lead the team.
• Ensure high-quality food and service.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

High attention to detail

Ability to inspire and motivate

Strong IT literacy

Job description

Gees, situated in Oxford city centre, is an independent, lively restaurant, bar, and terrace within a unique Victorian conservatory. Serving a Mediterranean-inspired menu using the best ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked, Gees remains loyal to its traditions of providing quality food and service in the most beautiful restaurant in Oxford.

With an ambitious expansion and refurbishment project completed in Spring 2022, Gees doubled in capacity with the addition of ‘Gees Gallery’, an adjacent private dining space for up to 50 guests, and ‘Secret Garden’; a covered and heated private terrace for up to 60 diners.

Gees is part of 'The Oxford Collection'; a small, privately owned group of two luxury 5* hotels and apartments, three restaurants that consists of the Old Bank Hotel, the Old Parsonage Hotel, 36 St Giles, Parsonage Grill, Gees Restaurant & Bar, and Quod Restaurant & Bar. Having recently undergone a complete refurbishment programme, we have 80 bedrooms across three iconic properties in central Oxford, with unrivalled views across the city’s beautiful skyline.

We offer support, training, and development opportunities to help your career flourish. We believe that investment in each and every one of our ‘collectives’ is key to the success of our business and the happiness of our customers. As a member of our team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.

Key requirements for the role

• Passion for hospitality, excited by food, wine, and restaurant culture, with high-level attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude.
• The following attributes; the ability to inspire and motivate people, experience of dining in similar restaurants, a keen willingness to learn, a high level of written English, and strong IT literacy.
• Previous management experience is beneficial although not essential as full training will be provided.
• This Restaurant Manager role is comparable with a Duty Restaurant Manager position.

We offer a flexible shift pattern across a 45-hour week (Monday-Sunday rota with two days off). You will be offered an OTE up to £41,375 per annum, including non-contractual tronc (service charge).

Part-time hours may also be considered.

Restaurant Manager Benefits

• Meals on duty
• 50% discount on food within our restaurants
• Up to £700 recruitment incentive
• Membership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Opportunities to develop within our Company
• Uniform Allowance
• Complimentary ‘Manager’s meal’ within one of our restaurants every six months
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum (pro-rata)
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Team awards and prizes
• Hospitality Rewards: offering discounted gym membership, high-street and online shopping discounts, discounted vouchers, a cashback card, and 24/7 online GP service

Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.