Restaurant Manager - The Old Boat House

De Vere Cotswold Water Park; Gloucester; Presencial; GBP 37.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Service charge bonus

Free meals on duty

Leisure club access

Birthday day off

Annual 2-night stay

Colleague rates & 50% F&B discount

31–33 days holiday

Descripción de la vacante

De Vere Cotswold Water Park invites applications for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead The Old Boat House, delivering Italian-inspired cuisine in a welcoming setting. You will own the day-to-day operation and inspire your team to maintain exceptional service while growing the business.

You will be hands-on on the floor, manage rotas and recruitment, and explore opportunities to drive local business and guest visits. A strong hospitality mindset is essential.

Formación

• Experience leading busy restaurant operations.
• Confident hands-on leader visible on the floor.
• Strong understanding of delivering great service and driving revenue.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of day-to-day running of The Old Boat House.
• Lead your team to deliver high standards of food and hospitality.
• Manage rotas, recruitment, training and performance.

Conocimientos

Restaurant management

People leadership

Food & beverage service

Budgeting & cost control

Rotas & scheduling

Descripción del empleo

Are you an experienced Restaurant Manager looking for your next opportunity?

We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to join The Old Boat House at De Vere Cotswold Water Park.

The Old Boat House is a unique, stand‑alone restaurant set within the beautiful surroundings of De Vere Cotswold Water Park, offering Italian‑inspired cuisine in a relaxed setting. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced restaurant leader to take ownership of the operation and play a key role in growing the business.

As our Restaurant Manager you’ll take ownership of the day‑to‑day running of The Old Boat House, leading your team to deliver great food, warm hospitality and consistently high standards. You’ll be hands‑on and visible on the floor, leading by example taking responsibility for rotas, recruitment, training and performance. You’ll create a positive team environment where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in what they do.

You’ll also have the freedom to bring your own ideas to the restaurant, from driving local business and repeat visits to creating new opportunities to grow The Old Boat House.

Your skills & experience

• You’ll have previous experience managing a busy restaurant, with a genuine passion for food, service and hospitality.
• You’ll be a confident, hands‑on leader who enjoys being visible on the restaurant floor and leading your team by example.
• You’ll have a strong understanding of what makes a successful restaurant, from delivering great service and managing a team to driving revenue and controlling costs.
• You’ll be commercially minded and confident looking for new ways to grow the business and attract guests.
• You’ll be organised and comfortable managing rotas, staffing levels and the day‑to‑day priorities of a busy restaurant.

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.

• £37,000-£40,000 (Including Service Charge)
• Bonus Incentive Scheme - circa £200 per month
• 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)
• 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.
• 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.

De Vere Cotswold Water Park: nestled at the edge of the Cotswolds right in the heart of 152 lakes, the Hotel offers stylish accommodation with breathtaking views and has 328 bedrooms and apartments. There are 15 flexible meeting and event spaces and 2 large conference and banqueting suites hosting up to 800. With three restaurants and bars we have a buzzing Food & Beverage team here, but also have exciting opportunities across our other departments including Conference & Events, Reception/Front of House, Spa & Leisure, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Maintenance.

Your commute: we're well served by public transport, and we're just 20 minutes from J15 of the M4 and J11A of the M5.

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.