Restaurant Manager

Gaucho; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant chain in Manchester is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager. The ideal candidate will be accountable for guest experience, sales growth, and team development. Key responsibilities include driving sales, overseeing team objectives, and ensuring compliance with brand standards. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication and leadership skills, with a strong background in hospitality. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities offered.

Benefits

50% off food bill

Referral and Length of Service Bonuses

Industry Apprenticeship Program

Career Development and Training Programs

28 paid annual holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of guest experience and compliance in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Drive top line sales and beat budget.
• Oversee team development and execution of objectives.
• Ensure compliance training and standards are maintained.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Knowledge of hospitality

Education

WSET Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to join our Gaucho Manchester Restaurant! The successful candidate will be fully accountable for the restaurant in terms of guest experience, finance, sales growth, legal compliance and team development both FOH and BOH. The Restaurant Managers work closely with the senior managers to run a smooth and successful operation in terms of finance, product and people. The Restaurant Managers take charge of the controllable lines of the P&L as delegated and delivers the budget (bar stock etc).

Training & Benefits 50% off your food bill at all Gaucho Referral and Length of Service Bonuses Incentive and reward schemes Industry Apprenticeship Program Opportunities + cycle to work scheme Career Development and Training Programs Training provided by the Gaucho L.A.B 28 paid annual holidays + options to purchase additional day

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the General Manager to execute the plan in place to beat the budget, driving top line sales
• Oversee team objectives and development plans, and executing the succession plan in place
• Drives the Gaucho culture, inspires, guides and educates juniors
• Ensures a fully trained team regarding compliance and is personally fully trained, achieving above 95% on shield and food audits
• Supporting the General Manager with bespoke local initiatives and local advertising
• Enforcing brand standards in regards to revinate and mystery diner

Requirements

• Excellent communicator and inspirational leader
• Evidence of managing a team of people
• An in-depth knowledge of the hospitality industry
• WSET Level 2 desirable