At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the restaurant and bar service, manage events, and mentor a passionate team.
- Company: Join a stunning 2 AA Rosette restaurant in the heart of the Essex countryside.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a friendly, family-run team environment.
- Other info: Access to private transport is essential due to our beautiful countryside location.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a high-spec setting while showcasing your passion for fine dining.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience in fine dining and strong wine knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
JOB TITLE — ASSISTANT RESTAURANT & BAR MANAGER (2 AA ROSETTE)
Job Description
Are you an ambitious hospitality professional with a passion for fine dining?
Downham Hall is a 2 AA Rosette restaurant with 5 star rooms set in the heart of the Essex countryside.
We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager to lead our Front of House team and oversee our bespoke evening events.
The Role
- You will work closely with the owner, Head Chef and team. You will be responsible for:
- Daily Operations: Leading the restaurant and bar service for lunch, Afternoon Tea, and 2 AA Rosette evening dining.
- Events Management: Taking the lead on intimate, food-focused weddings and private dining events.
- Events and Wedding Venue: Downham Hall is a 2AA Rosette restaurant, events and wedding venue with 5 star rooms, set in the Heart of the Essex countryside
- Team Leadership: Mentoring a small, passionate team to maintain and exceed rosette standards.
- Business Growth: Assisting with the promotion and nurturing of the restaurant to reach new accolades.
- Service Excellence: Ensuring exceptional wine knowledge and high-end service standards are met consistently.
- Shift Pattern
- Full-time hours including evenings and weekends.
- A mix of restaurant service and event supervision.
Requirements
- Experience: Proven leadership experience within a fine dining restaurant or luxury hotel environment.
- Expertise: Strong wine knowledge and experience working to Rosette/Michelin standards.
- Skills: Exceptional organisational and communication skills; the ability to lead autonomously.
- Traits: Drive, ambition, and a genuine love of hospitality.
- Transport: Due to our beautiful countryside location, access to private transport is essential.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a stunning, high-spec 5-star environment.
- Be part of a friendly, family-run team that values hard work and creativity.
- Real autonomy to influence the direction of a new and growing business.
- Competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
Downham Hall is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels.
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Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager employer: Downham Hall
Downham Hall is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious 2 AA Rosette restaurant set in the picturesque Essex countryside. With a strong focus on employee development, you will enjoy a collaborative work culture that encourages autonomy and creativity while mentoring a dedicated team. The combination of high-end service and bespoke events ensures a rewarding experience, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful career growth in hospitality.
