Restaurant Manager

Principal Hayley Hotels; Windsor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Service charge share

Free meals on duty

Leisure club access

Birthday day off

Shop voucher

Holiday entitlement

Annual 2-night stay

Colleague rates

Career progression

Employee assistance

Job summary

De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our restaurant and ensure guests receive a warm welcome and consistently high service standards.

You'll be present with your team, leading by example, developing colleagues, and taking responsibility for restaurant performance, while spotting opportunities to drive revenue and manage costs. Occasional support for the Events team will also be expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management or supervision, preferably in hotel or hospitality.
• Confident, supportive leader who develops the team and maintains high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure warm welcomes and high service standards.
• Drive revenue while controlling costs and maintaining performance.
• Oversee rotas and support recruitment, training and development of your team.
• Support Events team to deliver memorable conference and event experiences.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Customer focus

Job description

We're looking for a Restaurant Manager to join the team at De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor. As our Restaurant Manager you'll lead the day-to-day running of the restaurant, making sure our guests receive a warm welcome and consistently high standards of service. You'll be present with your team, leading by example and creating an environment where colleagues feel supported and take pride in what they do. You'll take responsibility for the performance of the restaurant, looking for opportunities to drive revenue while managing costs and maintaining high standards. You'll also oversee rotas and support the recruitment, training and development of your team, helping them grow in confidence and deliver memorable experiences for our guests. You'll also support our Events team on occasion, working together to help deliver memorable experiences for our conference and event guests.

• You'll have previous restaurant management or supervisory experience, ideally within a hotel or busy hospitality environment.
• You'll be a confident and supportive leader who enjoys developing a team and bringing out the best in others.
• You'll be guest focused, with a warm and engaging approach and a great eye for detail.
• You'll be well organised and comfortable managing rotas and the changing priorities of a busy restaurant.
• You have a good understanding of driving revenue, managing costs and maintaining high standards of service and performance.

De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.

Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

The Pay & Benefits: At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Restaurant Manager.

• Competitive Salary
• A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.