Restaurant Manager - Boutique Pub/Hotel

COREcruitment; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique pub/hotel in Hitchin is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations and lead a passionate team. This role involves enhancing guest experiences, coaching staff, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates have a strong restaurant background. A driving license is essential due to venue location. Competitive salary of £40,000 OTE offered.

Qualifications

• Decent pedigree within restaurant management, both branded and independent.
• Enjoys developing and coaching team members.
• Must be a driver as transportation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all restaurant operations.
• Lead a small team to deliver unique guest experiences.
• Manage Rota according to budgets.

Skills

Guest experience excellence

Team development and coaching

Operational management

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Boutique Pub/Hotel – Hitchin- £40,000 OTE

Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, we serve locally sourced, seasonal food in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

The Role:

You will be fully accountable for all restaurant operations within the business. You will be leading a small team to deliver unique experiences to your guests. Reporting to the owners, this is a purely operational role with exposure to the finances of the business from the leadership team. There will be tonnes of autonomy with this role, so someone super passionate about restaurants and service who wants to get involved would do well.

Who will you be as Restaurant Manager:

• We are looking for a candidate who has a decent pedigree within restaurants – someone who understands both a branded and independent working environment would be desirable.
• You will excel in guest experience
• You will enjoy developing and coaching your team to ensure the best service possible and upselling opportunities.
• You will be a driver – essential for the venue (free parking onsite)
• You will thrive in a front of house position and enjoy interacting with your guests and leading from the front
• You will be able to deliver on Rota’s according to budgets and support the business from a commercial perspective