Restaurant Manager – NewMediterranean Restaurant
Full Time | 60-Cover À La Carte Restaurant | Two AA Rosette Ambition
Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
Salary: £45,000 per annum
The Opportunity
We’re preparing to open anexciting new 60-cover Mediterranean restaurant and are looking for anexperienced Restaurant Manager to lead it from launch and make it their own
This is a fantastic opportunityfor a passionate hospitality professional to play a key role in shaping abrand-new dining experience – building the team, establishing exceptionalservice standards and creating a restaurant known for warm Mediterranean hospitalityand outstanding food and drink
Working closely with our Head ofFood & Beverage and Chef, you’ll take ownership of the day to day operationand lead the restaurant towards a consistent minimum Two AA Rosette standard
What You’ll Be Doing
As Restaurant Manager, you’ll beat the heart of the restaurant, leading from the floor and ensuring every guestreceives an exceptional experience.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading the pre-opening, launch and ongoingoperation of the new restaurant
- Recruiting, developing and motivating ahigh-performing restaurant team
- Creating a warm, polished and memorable style ofservice
- Establishing service standards and SOPs in linewith Two AA Rosette expectations
- Leading engaging pre-shift briefings and ensuringthe team is ready for every service
- Building relationships with guests and maintaininga strong presence on the restaurant floor
- Working closely with the Chef and Head of F&B menus, guest feedback and opportunities to enhance the experience
- Coaching the team in menu knowledge,recommendations and confident upselling
- Managing rotas and staffing levels effectively
- Taking ownership of stock control, wage costs andbeverage costs
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financialperformance
- Reviewing sales and F&B performance through thepoint-of-sale system)
- Managing guest feedback and resolving concernsprofessionally
- Developing ideas for special events and experiences
- Keeping an eye on market trends and competitors toensure the restaurant continues to evolve
- Supporting the wider Food & Beverage operationand Duty Management when required
About You
We’re looking for someone whocombines strong restaurant leadership with a genuine passion forhospitality
- Must have previous experience managing aquality-led, premium or fine-dining restaurant
- Experience within a Two AA Rosette environment, oran excellent understanding of the standards required
- Must have a genuine interest in Mediterranean food,wine and hospitality
- Must have excellent operational and commercialawareness
- Must be experienced in managing budgets, labourcosts, stock and restaurant performance
- Must have the confidence recruiting, training anddeveloping a restaurant team
- Must have excellent food, beverage and serviceknowledge
- Mus have a natural ability to engage with guestsand build relationships
- Must have high attention to detail and pride indelivering consistently excellent standards
- Must have the ability to remain calm, organised andvisible during busy services
Most importantly, you’ll be a hands-onleader who enjoys being on the restaurant floor, developing people and creatingmemorable experiences for guests
Why This Role?
This isn't simply an opportunityto take over an existing restaurant
You’ll be joining us at thebeginning, with the opportunity to help shape the restaurant, build its teamand establish its reputation from day one
Additional Information
- 45 hours per week
- Working 5 out of 7 days per week (includingevenings, weekends and bank holidays)
- Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and not require future sponsorship
Why Join us
- Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focuson luxury and high standards in hospitality
- Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at anyof our company spas
- Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
- Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
- Discounts on food, drink and retail across ourvenues
- Pension scheme
- Free Parking
- Refer-a-Friend scheme
- Excellent Induction and training programme
- Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
- On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environmentwith loads of development opportunities
If you’re passionate aboutexceptional hospitality and excited by the opportunity to lead a newMediterranean dining concept towards Two AA Rosette standards, we’d love tohear from you
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Restaurant Manager in Burton upon Trent employer: Hoar Cross Hall Ltd
Join us at our stunning Mediterranean restaurant located in the picturesque Hoar Cross Hall, where you will have the unique opportunity to shape a new culinary concept from the ground up. As a Head Chef, you'll enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises your professional growth, offering excellent training programmes and development opportunities. With competitive benefits including complimentary spa days, discounts across our venues, and a focus on high standards in hospitality, this is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a family dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences.
