RESTAURANT MANAGER

Thistle City Barbican; Friendly (MD); On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee operations and enhance guest experiences. Responsibilities include staff training, budget management, and maintaining high service standards. The role requires strong leadership and excellent communication skills, promoting a customer-focused environment.

Benefits

Tips typically over £200 per month

Complimentary meals whilst on duty

31 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Referral bonuses up to £1000

Complimentary state-of-the-art onsite gym

Access to Wagestream for instant wage access

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to work with a focus on improving service.
• Detail-oriented and capable of driving standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the restaurant during busy periods.
• Engage with guests to enhance their dining experience.
• Develop and implement training and development programs for staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Team development

Motivation

Job description

£44,000 per annum plus monthly service charge, typically £2,400 annually

45 hours

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 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 large team and to ensure high engagement levels, people development and retention, alongside a robust training and development plan
• Managing cost and revenue in all areas 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’s competitive advantage through continuous proactive strategic and operational planning
• Proactively attracting and selecting talent for the department in line with company procedures and culture
• Fully responsible for cleanliness of the department
• Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
• Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations
• Take responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Hands on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve
• Passionate about providing excellent service to our guests and developing the team
• 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

We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees:

• Tips typically over £200 per month (£2,400 per year)
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000
• 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 do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• We celebrate success. With an annual awards ceremony as well 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 Halls 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 Wagestream, allowing you to instantly access your wages