Restaurant Manager

Royal Automobile Club; Epsom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Free meals on duty

Paid birthday day off

Free onsite parking at Woodcote Park

Free shuttle bus from Epsom station

European RAC cover

Interest-free season ticket loan

Employer-paid health cash plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Staff parties

Job summary

The Royal Automobile Club is seeking a Restaurant Manager for the Fountain Brasserie at Woodcote Park in Epsom, Surrey. You will oversee all restaurant operations to deliver an outstanding dining experience for members and guests.

Lead a team, manage rosters, monitor attendance, and drive service standards across breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience of delivering exceptional standards of service in a similar environment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Passionate about customer service
• Monitoring and planning the budget
• Intermediate Food hygiene
• Awareness of Licencing laws

Responsibilities

• Inspire, manage, and develop the team to consistently achieve high performance and service standards.
• Ensure every member enjoys an outstanding and memorable dining experience.
• Prepare staff rotas and monitor weekly records of attendance and hours worked to ensure appropriate levels of staff are on duty.
• Oversee cost control, stock management and end-of-shift financial procedures.
• Maintain a proactive approach to health, safety, hygiene, and fire regulations, always ensuring full compliance.
• Actively support initiatives aimed at reducing the Club’s environmental impact.

Job description

Restaurant Manager £55,920.02 + bonus, Epsom, Surrey

The Royal Automobile Club is an exclusive world-class private members club, with two stunning clubhouses in London and Epsom. Providing a first-class service offering accommodation, dining, sports and leisure facilities for the enjoyment of our members and guests.

Benefits of working at the Royal Automobile Club

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Free meals on duty
• Paid birthday day off
• Free onsite parking at Woodcote Park clubhouse
• Free shuttle bus from Epsom station
• European RAC cover
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Employer-paid health cash plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff parties

Purpose

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the team at our Fountain Brasserie based at our stunning Woodcote Park clubhouse. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the restaurant’s operations, ensuring an outstanding and unforgettable dining experience for our members. The Fountain Brasserie operates 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, manage, and develop the team to consistently achieve high performance and service standards.
• Ensure every member enjoys an outstanding and memorable dining experience.
• Prepare staff rotas and monitor weekly records of attendance and hours worked to ensure appropriate levels of staff are on duty.
• Oversee cost control, stock management and end-of-shift financial procedures.
• Maintain a proactive approach to health, safety, hygiene, and fire regulations, always ensuring full compliance.
• Actively support initiatives aimed at reducing the Club’s environmental impact.

About you

• Extensive knowledge and experience of delivering exceptional standards of service in a similar environment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Passionate about customer service
• Monitoring and planning the budget
• Intermediate Food hygiene
• Awareness of Licencing laws

Heritage

Our rich motoring, social, sporting and architectural heritage runs through the fabric and the nature of the Club

Excellence

Excellence is not an achievement; it is something we strive for every day.

Accountability

Taking ownership of our work, meeting our own high standards, honouring our commitments and acting with professionalism.

Respect

Showing consideration and understanding to our members and colleagues.

Trust

Acting with fairness, honesty and integrity.

Sustainability

Actively contribute to reducing our environmental impact, improving our operational efficiency and continuing to build our reputation.

Please visit our website for more information about our Club Vision and Values.

What to expect

• All applications will be reviewed
• Immediate interview dates available
• The full job description is available upon request ahead of an interview.