Restaurant - Restaurant Manager

Whitbread; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic management team at a market-leading company, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. As a Restaurant Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to achieve high performance, ensuring every guest leaves with a smile. With a commitment to training and development, you'll have the tools needed to succeed and enjoy fantastic perks, including discounts on dining and accommodation. This is your chance to make a real impact in a vibrant environment that values diversity and inclusivity. If you're passionate about hospitality and ready to grow your career, apply now!

Benefits

Full induction and training

25% off in Whitbread Restaurants

Up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels

High street and retail discounts

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management or a similar role.
• Ability to thrive in a high volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Drive individual performance through coaching and feedback.
• Manage costs and drive sales using guest feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Team Motivation

Attention to Detail

Performance Management

Tools

Training Programs

Performance KPIs

Job description

Restaurant Manager - Rising Sun

Reporting to the General Manager, our Restaurant Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant. It’s all about creating a winning team and delivering the best service to our guests.

It takes a great team to deliver a best in class restaurant experience, so you’ll:

1. Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of any new team members.
2. Demonstrate your leadership with a hands-on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre-shift briefs.
3. Drive high individual performance through regular one-to-ones and coaching, ensuring they understand their goals.
4. Have an eye for detail, high standards and the ability to thrive in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
5. Show passion for the brand, ensuring your team are as knowledgeable and confident as you are.
6. Manage labour and cost margins effectively while driving sales and revenue, proactively using guest feedback to maximize opportunities.
7. Champion change and implement this with the team.

What’s in it for you:

1. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll also benefit from:
2. Full induction and training.
3. Excellent access to training and development programmes.
4. The top tools and systems to achieve your KPIs.
5. 25% off in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
6. High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and gym membership.

If you want to be part of a dynamic management team and our vision, develop yourself in a market-leading company and have the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests then apply now!

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 47366-4492
Advertised: 13 Feb 2025