Assistant General Manager in Witney

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUPOF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHINGAND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.The Wild Rabbitin Kingham,Oxfordshire is a fine dining restaurant and boutique hotel in the heart of theCotswolds. Recognised in the Top 50 Gastropubs, the Top 50 Boutique Hotels, and awarded 3 AA Rosettes, The Wild Rabbit blends culinary excellence with warm, authentic hospitality. Working in close connection withDaylesford Farm, our menus showcase the best seasonal, organic produce, crafted with skill and creativity. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Callum Graham, our team combines classical technique with modern inspiration, making The Wild Rabbit one of the most exciting fine dining destinations in the Cotswolds. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for anAssistant General Managerto play a key role in supporting the General Manager in delivering an exceptional guest experience acrossThe Wild Rabbit and our Daylesford Stay Cottages a collection of beautifully considered luxury countryside retreatswith a primary operational focus on Food & Beverage. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced hospitality professional to work closely with the Restaurant Manager, Executive Chef and Sommelier, you will be highly visible on the floor, leading by example and ensuring consistently high standards of food, wine and service. We are open-minded about the background of the person joining us. You may be a General Manager of a smaller hospitality operation, an experienced Restaurant Manager ready to take on broader operational responsibility, a Head Waiter or senior restaurant professional looking for a significant career step, or a Head Sommelier or experienced wine professional with strong restaurant leadership skills. Whatever your current role, you will be a strong restaurant operator who is passionate aboutfood, wine and hospitality, confident leading teams through busy services, and curious about the wider business. Alongside your core F&B responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to develop experience across luxury accommodation, commercial performance, cross-departmental leadership and business development, with the potential to progress towards a broader senior leadership or General Management position. HOURS: 48 hoursincluding weekends. SALARY £46,500 per annum, plus tronc. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide hands-on leadership across Food & Beverage, maintaining exceptional standards of food, wine, service and presentationLead and develop the team through coaching, training and support, creating a confident and engaging service cultureBuild strong guest relationships, anticipating needs and managing feedback and service recovery professionallyWork closely with the Restaurant Manager, Executive Chef, Sommelier and wider leadership team to ensure a smooth and consistent operationUse your wine knowledge to support service and deputise for the Sommelier when requiredGain operational experience across luxury accommodation and the wider guest journeyDevelop commercial awareness across budgeting, forecasting, payroll, revenue and cost controlContribute to operational projects, business improvement and senior leadership discussionsIdentify opportunities to enhance guest experience, operational standards and business performanceSKILLS YOU WILL BRING Strong experience in a high-quality restaurant or luxury hospitality environment, including team leadershipExcellent understanding of restaurant operations and exceptional guest serviceStrong leadership, coaching, communication and organisational skillsGood practical wine knowledge; preferably WSET Level 2.Confident handling guest feedback and resolving service issuesCalm, hands-on and professional approach, with strong attention to detailCommercially aware with an interest in developing broader business knowledgeGenuine passion for food, wine and luxury hospitalityCollaborative, curious and proactive, with a willingness to learn and developAmbitious to progress as a senior hospitality leader, with a long-term interest in General ManagementPERKS & BENEFITS Discounts:Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including: Purchase yourlunch at any of our Farm shops(food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20.Shop all other products at ourFarm shops and retail storesincluding clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online.Visit any of ourDaylesford Restaurantsand receive 30% off, or any of our Pubs and received 10% off, for yourself and up to five guests.Book any of ourwellness classes, treatments, services or courses attheDaylesford cookery schoolwith 30% off for all employees.Receive 60% off allBamford skincareand 30% offapparelin-store and online. Enjoy 40% off allbath, body & home fragrance productsfrom both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online.Mental Health Support: 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme throughPadel Discount:(Cotswolds)Nationwide Gym Discounts:Various nationwide gym discounts available throughsuch as PureGym and The Gym GroupLocal Gym Discounts(Cotswolds Area)Wellbeing modules:to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeingElectric Car Scheme:(subject to criteria, following probation)Volunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choicePrivate Medical:Subsidised private medical insurance through BupaPension Scheme:Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from usLife Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salaryEnhanced Family Leave Pay(T&C’s apply)Enhanced Company Sick Pay(T&C’s apply)Enhanced Holiday Pay(up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro-Rata)Refer a Friend Scheme-Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C’s apply)Flu Jabs(optional, available twice per annum)