Restaurant Manager

The Barnsdale; Oakham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in the picturesque setting of Rutland is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join their Food & Beverage team. This role involves leading and training a team, ensuring excellent customer service, and overseeing restaurant operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Competitive salary and several benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous start salary or hourly rate

Personalized training and career development

Discounted hotel rates for staff

Flexible scheduling

Complimentary team meals

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Proven ability to motivate and train a team.
• Strong customer service focus and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train your team to meet service standards.
• Manage customer focus during service.
• Coordinate service in meeting areas.
• Ensure compliance with training and regulations.

Skills

Team motivation and leadership

Customer service excellence

Menu knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

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We are looking for a highly experienced Restaurant Manager to join our Food & Beverage team at The Barnsdale.

Our hotel overlooks the beautiful Rutland landscape with a picturesque courtyard, featuring a kitchen brigade providing fine dining using many ingredients sourced from the local area. Encircled by idyllic surroundings on the north shore of Rutland Water, the hotel is a tranquil rural haven, close to the charming market towns of Oakham and Uppingham.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity to join and be part of an exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your earnings.
• Personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths, and development opportunities.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family, and friends.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days’ holiday plus a birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme - earn up to £300 for recommending top talent.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards including lunches, complimentary stays, tickets, and more.
• Industry trips, masterclasses, and workshops.
• Opportunities to move across our Group as you develop.
• Access to apprenticeships and qualifications up to Level 4.

You will:

• Lead by example to train and motivate your team to achieve service standards.
• Maximise customer focus during every service by being present on the floor.
• Manage and coordinate service in all meeting areas.
• Ensure all team members are trained to company standards.
• Motivate team members through incentives and competitions to maximise sales.
• Stay up to date with menu knowledge and changes.
• Hold briefing meetings before each service with all restaurant and bar staff.
• Complete rotas to cover the restaurant within the wage cost budget.
• Set up and oversee events.
• Participate in regular meetings for communication between departments.
• Ensure team compliance with training and tests post-probation.
• Follow all hygiene, health, and safety regulations.

At Signet Collection, our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect. We value a polished, warm, and charming presentation in our team.

If you are dedicated to making each guest's experience brilliant and possess the necessary qualities, we would love to meet you!