Restaurant Manager

Whitbread; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and dynamic management team as a Restaurant Manager in Maidstone. This role is pivotal in creating a winning team and delivering exceptional service to guests. You will support the General Manager in recruiting and training staff while driving high performance through effective coaching. With a competitive salary and benefits including discounts and extensive training programs, this opportunity allows you to thrive in a fast-paced environment and champion change. If you're passionate about creating memorable moments for guests and team members alike, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Full induction and training

Access to training and development programmes

25% discount at Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in recruiting and onboarding new team members.
• Drive high performance through coaching and effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Customer Service

Tools

Management Tools

Job description

Restaurant Manager - Maidstone Bench - Beefeater

Salary: £35,000 - £39,000

Reporting to the General Manager, our Restaurant Managers play a pivotal role in the daily success and operation of the restaurant. It’s about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.

To achieve this, you will:

1. Support the General Manager in recruiting, inducting, and onboarding new team members.
2. Demonstrate leadership through a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team via pre-shift briefs.
3. Drive high performance through regular one-on-one coaching, ensuring team members understand their goals.
4. Maintain high standards with attention to detail, thriving in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
5. Show passion for the brand, ensuring your team is knowledgeable and confident.

We will equip you with the tools to manage labour and cost margins effectively. Your role includes driving sales and revenue, proactively using guest feedback to maximize opportunities.

As an innovative business, you will champion change and lead its implementation with your team.

What’s in it for you

Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Full induction and training.
• Access to extensive training and development programmes.
• The latest tools and systems to meet your KPIs.
• 25% discount at Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
• High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.

If you want to join a dynamic management team, develop within a market-leading company, and have the skills, personality, and passion to create memorable moments for our teams and guests, then apply now!