Restaurant Manager - Register Your Interest

Merlin Entertainments Group; Windsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading themed attraction in Windsor is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations at their Food & Beverage team. The role involves managing day-to-day activities, ensuring exceptional guest service, and leading the team in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will have previous managerial experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Free Merlin Magic Passes

On-site discounts

Free parking

Access to discounts and support through benefits app

Development opportunities

Regular incentives

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience in Hospitality or Retail is required.
• Must be adaptable and have a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
• Drive sales, profitability, quality and service.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.
• Lead training and development initiatives.
• Manage labor, stock and budget effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership ability

Food & Beverage knowledge

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Great customer service

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Restaurant Manager - Register Your Interest

Location: LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, Windsor, SL4 4AYCompany: Aramark

Qualifications & Experience

Aramark at Legoland Windsor Resort is recruiting for a Restaurant Manager!

We are ONE team at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, and we are committed to delivering magic every day for our guests. Come and join the team!

We are recruiting for a Restaurant Manager to manage one of our Family Restaurants as part of the Park Catering team.

This role is varied and exciting working as part of the team that delivers our lunch offering to the theme park guests; each day will bring fresh challenges that need to be met with a positive mental attitude whilst delivering Excellent Guest Service. You will support the Senior Manager by managing the day-to-day operations of a restaurant and be a natural inspiration to the team. You will drive sales, profitability, quality and service. There is also an opportunity for you to enrol in an apprenticeship, empowering you to develop and learn whilst working.

To apply for a role within our Food & Beverage Team please submit your details below. We will pass on your contact information to the hiring team at Aramark, who are the company that manage our Food & Beverage offerings at LEGOLAND Windsor.

Benefits

• We have fantastic benefits available for our team...

  • Merlin Magic Passes (free passes to use across our theme parks and attractions)
  • On-site discount across Merlin theme parks and attractions
  • Free on-site parking
  • Benefits app: access to 100's of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity for development and progression within your role and the wider department
  • Regular incentives to continue motivation at work

  A day in the life of this role would include...

  • Being confident in empowering the team to provide excellent menu knowledge and having the ability to adhere to allergen and dietary requirements where necessary
  • Adhering to the highest standards of Health & Safety as well as Food Safety both with the products that are served and within the working environment
  • Taking responsibility in compliance with internal and external audits
  • Leading the team to ensure the daily operation runs smoothly
  • Drive PDP and employee engagement initiatives
  • Identifying training needs and implementing formal training to develop the team
  • Managing labour, stock and equipment ordering in conjunction with the set budget

  Here are some desirable qualities required for this role...

  • Have a willingness to learn
  • Be able to remain calm under pressure and complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Be a great communicator both with peers as well as the management team
  • Be adaptable and flexible to support with business requirements
  • Be approachable with a positive can-do attitude
  • Previous Food & Beverage or Hospitality experience
  • Previous managerial experience within the Hospitality, Retail or Leisure Sector
  • Be able to maintain excellent relationships across the business and wider resort
  • Previous experience managing KPI targets across People, Profit, Guests and Safety
  • Minimum of Food Safety Level 2

To speak directly with the Aramark hiring team please [e-mail] and they can arrange an interview with you.Please note – our Food & Beverage Department are owned and managed by an external company Aramark. If you were to be successful in a role with them, you will not be working directly for LEGOLAND Windsor or Merlin Entertainments.

Pay Range

From GBP £32,104.00/Yr.