Restaurant Manager

Aimbridge; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in North East England is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations, manage staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in restaurant management, strong communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality service. This role offers industry-leading training and discounts on hotel stays and food.

Benefits

Industry leading training

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Wagestream access

24/7 employee assistance programme

Flexible working opportunities

Staff meals on duty

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a restaurant manager or similar role in a hotel or restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of food service and delivery.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Managing staff through scheduling, training, and motivation.
• Overseeing operations such as inventory, budgets, and cleanliness.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Handling customer service and complaints.
• Developing menus.

Skills

Proven experience as a restaurant manager

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above national minimum wage

A day in the life of…

The restaurant manager is responsible for the overall smooth operation of a restaurant, overseeing staff, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring financial success. Key responsibilities include managing staff through scheduling, training, and motivation, overseeing operations such as inventory, budgets, and cleanliness, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, handling customer service and complaints, and developing menus.

You'll always work with Aimbridge’s four pillars of Food and Beverage in mind: People, Product, Guest, Performance.

What do we need from you?

• Proven experience as a restaurant manager or similar role in a hotel or restaurant setting with a strong knowledge of food service and delivery and a willingness to continually develop your skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions from senior management

.•Good communication skills, willingness to work as part of a team, and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

• you’ll have strong communication skills and the ability to engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner.

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organised dining area

• Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.