RESTAURANT MANAGER - THE ORCHARD

Grantley Hall Group Limited; Ripon; Sur place; GBP 25 200 - 30 800; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tips over £200 monthly

Complimentary uniform and chef whites

Complimentary meals while on duty

Refer a Friend bonus – up to £1000

Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme

Complimentary employee car parking

State of the art onsite gym with PT

31 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support services

Discounts on restaurants and spa

Cycle to work scheme

Wage access via Stream

Résumé du poste

Grantley Hall Group Limited in North Yorkshire is seeking an hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team across all service periods, including evenings and weekends, while upholding the highest standards of guest service within our luxury hotel.

You will mentor colleagues, manage restaurant cost and revenue, ensure cleanliness, respond to guest feedback, and drive continuous improvements to retain and grow our competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership and guest-focused delivery.
• Proven ability to maintain high service standards under pressure.
• Strong communication and team development skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead front-of-house operations across all service periods, including evenings and weekends.
• Engage guests and coach team members to meet and exceed expectations.
• Mentor staff, drive training plans and maintain high engagement and retention.

Connaissances

Leadership

Guest service

Cost control

Team motivation

Communication

Training

Description du poste

Salary: Competitive rate of pay plus monthly tronc typically £3,400 annually

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five‑star, 17th‑century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award‑winning spa and a cutting‑edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands‑on, operational role throughout all serving periods, will include some evenings and weekends.
• Taking a leadership role in engaging with guests and team members to meet and exceed their needs.
• Acting as a coach and mentor to a team and to ensure high engagement levels, people development and retention, alongside a robust training and development plan.
• Managing cost and revenue of the restaurant without impact on brand, or quality standards.
• Continuously identifying and developing areas for improvement and motivating the team to actively take part in the process to enhance the brand experience.
• Showing a thorough understanding of the restaurant and hotel market to retain and increase the restaurant competitive advantage through continuous proactive strategic and operational planning.
• Fully responsible for cleanliness of the department.
• Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints.
• Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations.

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Hands on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve.
• Passionate about delivering excellent service to our guests.
• Detail orientated and drives standards.
• Possess a positive attitude and a desire to learn.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Friendly, courteous and helpful with excellent communication skills.
• Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues.
• Use of own initiative with willingness to go above and beyond in supporting the wider Grantley Hall team.

Benefits

• Tips typically over £200 per month (£3,400 per year)
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Refer a Friend bonus – Earn up to £1000
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Complimentary employee car parking
• Complimentary state of the art onsite gym – with personal trainer support
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Professional development opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
• Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector.
• We support our employees to do more with their money and help their wellbeing by providing access to a wide range of standout wellbeing support.
• We celebrate success with an annual awards ceremony as well as team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite.
• Team Member of the Month Awards.
• Discount on Grantley Hall Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop.
• Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to Stream, allowing you to instantly access your wages.