Restaurant Manager - The Malta Inn

Beefeater; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Restaurant Manager for their Malta Inn location in Maidstone. The role involves overseeing operations, driving team performance, and ensuring exceptional service in a fast-paced environment. With strong leadership skills and experience in hospitality, you will shape a motivated team and improve profits while enjoying a competitive salary. Opportunities for growth and discounts on travel are also offered.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Access to development programmes

Tools and systems to achieve KPIs

25% discount in Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, complex site.
• Strong wet-led business acumen.
• Leadership skills to motivate large teams.

Responsibilities

• Support General Manager in recruitment and onboarding.
• Drive individual performance through coaching.
• Manage labour and cost margins effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Team motivation

Adaptability

Job description

Restaurant Manager - The Malta - Maidstone - Beefeater

Salary: £37,000 - £39,250

Reporting to the General Manager, our Restaurant Managers play a pivotal role in the daily success and operation of the restaurant. The role involves creating a winning team and delivering excellent service to our guests.

Discover riverside charm at the Malta Inn, Maidstone’s popular spot for great food and scenic views. Whether you're enjoying a steak, sipping a pint by the water, or preparing for a visit to Kent Life, this Beefeater location combines classic British cuisine with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Features include easy parking, outdoor seating, and a welcoming environment.

We seek a near-General Manager level operator with the experience and confidence to lead a high-volume, complex site. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, seasonal environment and be adaptable to changing trade. Strong wet-led business acumen, a sharp commercial mindset, and leadership skills to motivate a large team are essential. If you're ready to advance your hospitality career, this is your opportunity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the General Manager in recruitment, induction, and onboarding of new team members.
• Demonstrating leadership through a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating the team via pre-shift briefs.
• Driving individual performance through regular coaching and one-to-one meetings, ensuring clear understanding of goals.
• Maintaining high standards and attention to detail in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Showing passion for the brand and ensuring the team is knowledgeable and confident.
• Managing labour and cost margins effectively, driving sales and revenue, and using guest feedback to maximize opportunities.
• Championing change and implementing innovations with the team.

What’s in it for you:

• A competitive salary.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Access to development programmes.
• Tools and systems to achieve KPIs.
• 25% discount in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
• High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.

If you wish to be part of a dynamic management team, develop within a market-leading company, and have the passion to create memorable moments for your team and guests, apply now!