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Restaurant & Bar Manager
Are you a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a hands-on management style?
We are seeking an experienced Restaurant & Bar Manager to join a beautiful 4* venue. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious hospitality leader to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of our restaurant and bar, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, high service standards, and strong commercial performance.
Working closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, Executive Chef, and wider management team, you will play a key role in leading, developing and motivating the front-of-house team while driving service excellence across a busy hotel operation.
The Role
As Restaurant & Bar Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage the daily operation of the restaurant and bar.
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high service standards.
- Conduct pre-service briefings and organise teams effectively.
- Support and develop front-of-house colleagues through coaching and training.
- Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Drive sales through effective upselling and guest engagement.
- Monitor labour costs, stock control and operational efficiencies.
- Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally and proactively.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, licensing and allergen procedures.
- Support weddings, conferences, private functions and special events as required.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous management or supervisory experience within a hotel, restaurant, bar, or hospitality setting.
- Strong experience leading front-of-house teams during busy service periods.
- Excellent customer service and complaint-resolution skills.
- Strong organisational and people management abilities.
- A hands-on approach and a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.
- Knowledge of food safety, licensing regulations and health & safety requirements.
- Experience with stock control, rotas and labour management.
- The ability to remain calm, positive and professional in a fast-paced environment.
What's On Offer?
- Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum
- Full-time permanent position
- Opportunity to join a prestigious hotel and spa operation
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative management team
- Dynamic and varied working environment
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to transport due to the hotel's location.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and peak hospitality periods.
- Ability to work within a seven-day operation supporting weddings, events and conferences.
Apply Now if you're an experienced hospitality manager looking for your next challenge and thrive in delivering exceptional food, beverage and guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
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