Restaurant Manager - Hitchin

Anglian Country Inns; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run restaurant group in the UK is seeking an experienced restaurant manager to create a welcoming environment and ensure high standards of service. The role involves managing guest experiences, driving restaurant sales, and motivating the team to excel. Benefits include generous discounts, staff accommodation, and a program for career progression. Candidates should have a strong background in hospitality and a passion for food.

Benefits

Generous discount on food and drink

Regular supplier trips

Share of tips and tronc

Staff accommodation

Staff meals on shift

Career progression program

Cycle to work scheme

'Live your life' charity day off

Wine at cost

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and guest services.
• Passion for food and commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment and encourage high standards.
• Manage guest requests and complaints effectively.
• Drive restaurant sales and team pride.

Skills

Team motivation

Customer service excellence

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Job description

Who are you?

You know your way around a restaurant and can see what is happening, often before it's even happened! Understanding the pinch points and how to manage the flow of our site restaurants you are able to keep a cool head and motivate your team.

You are a foodie, have been in a similar role, and understand the Farm-to-fork ethos with 2 Rosetta silver star service.

What's the role?

• Support the site in creating a great and welcoming environment
• Encouraging the team to take pride in their work and provide highest standards of service
• Strive for excellence in all you do and driving the restaurant sales
• To stay on top of guest requests and search for opportunities to go above and beyond for our guests, empowering the team to do that too
• To effectively manage guest complaints, escalating if required
• Recognising and celebrating the successes of your team
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen, your managers, your team and the guests
• Live the ACI values and work towards our mission of 'making people happy'

What's in it for you?

• Generous discount across all ACI sites on both food and drink
• Regular trips out to suppliers locally and internationally
• Great share of tips and tronc
• Staff Accommodation available
• Staff meals on shift
• Rising Stars program for career progression within the company
• Cycle to work scheme
• 'Live your life', charity day off each year
• Wine at cost

Anglian Country Inns

Anglian Country Inns is a family run business that first opened its doors over twenty seven years ago and now we have nine award winning establishments across East Anglia, a coffee shop and brewery to boot!

If you think you have the relevant experience and want to join our friendly family please don't delay and apply today