Assistant Manager

The Swan ,
Tenterden, Kent
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Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum dependant on experience

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Assistant Manager - The Swan - Chapel Down Vineyard We have a new opening for an Assistant Manager to join our fabulous team, so please do read on for more information. Hours: Full time The Salary: Up to £27k (dependant on experience) Duration: Permanent vacancy Discount on food & drink in all our wonderful venues for you and your friends/ family – The Beacon, The Swan, The Twenty Six, Kingdom 28 Days paid holiday Exciting annual team events Different training opportunities Long term career opportunities and progression Opportunity to work with a passionately growing restaurant group The Swan Wine Kitchen is a stunning 80-cover family friendly restaurant, complete with a privately roomed Chef’s Table and terrace dining. Home to Chapel Down’s award-winning sparkling wines and Curious Brew, The Swan frequently hosts wine tastings, and guided tours of the vineyard and winery. It’s the perfect place to experience the finest locally and regionally-sourced produce, in an elegant, relaxed and informal environment. With two AA Rosettes and a Bib Gourmand, this restaurant strives for excellence in every avenue, making it perfect for ambitious and dedicated people, ready for a challenge. The successful Assistant Manager will undertake the following duties: Must have a background in hospitality, with at least a years experience at management level. Although experience in the wine industry is preferable we would expect the candidate to also possess excellent delegation and leadership skills with the ability to lead a team, drive sales and customer experience. You should also understand the basic financials of a restaurant, including margins, stock control and having some HR experience. As part of your role you will be responsible for the implementation and upkeep of all health and safety/fire/food safety standards as well as carrying out all levels of staff training to include induction and refresher training. You will also need to demonstrate the necessary key skills as regards event management, business development/growth in terms of driving sales, budget control as well as stock management. Basics of the role will include, but not limited to: Opening and prepping the restaurant for service; serving customers; handling cash; serving wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, making tea/coffee; clearing tables; maintaining our standards and following company checklists/standards/schedules; cleaning; restocking; receiving deliveries; event work; attending training courses and meetings; food prep; food service and handling of meats, cheeses and other items on our menu; managing your team; working within a management team; ordering; deliveries; cellar management; in- house events & marketing; staff training and motivation; general standards and day to day running of a busy restaurant ; developing good product knowledge and awareness; supporting your managers in their roles, eating tasty food and being passionate about it in the process. Ideal candidate Helpful and friendly Team and customer focussed with great communication skills Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn A team player but also have the ability to work on your own initiative Able to follow guidelines and remain calm under pressure Be a brand ambassador Finally a little about us at I’ll be Mother: The opportunity to join a home-grown company, that’s passionate about building meaningful experiences that connect people through shared loves, has arrived. Situated in the Garden of England, I’ll Be Mother is a highly reputable Kent-based independent restaurant company. We have four unique restaurants, designed to offer intimate and rustic dining experiences to all those that come through the door. Each restaurant holds its own character, set against an array of naturally beautiful backdrops. From the expansive perimeters of the English vineyard at The Swan Wine Kitchen, to the sweeping views and terrace seating of The Beacon, intimate dining at The Twenty Six and a Woodland feast at Kingdom, I’ll Be Mother promises authenticity and ambience at every table. We are searching for friendly, enthusiastic and talented individuals to join the family. If you are looking for a fast-paced and creative working environment, that places quality and integrity as absolute priority, we would love to hear from you. Assistant Manager | Restaurants | I’ll be Mother Please ensure your eligibility to work in the UK before applying. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89776176

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