Restaurant Manager

3AA Rosette Restaurant Restaurant Manager £30,000 pa (Additional Bonuses) Fantastic work - life balance Company Details An award winning, 3AA Rosette, Michelin recommended restaurant set in 22 acres of deer park on the Woburn Estate in Bedfordshire. Modern British tasting menus take guests on a memorable culinary journey with food inspired by natural flavour combinations and seasonality. The wine program is driven by a passion for fine wine and exciting food pairings. Our ethos is to create a warm, friendly, innovative and special dining environment in our intimate, 38 cover restaurant. Working Hours Wednesday - closed for service: our development day. Work with the team on our research and development agendas, including training, mentoring, skills development and enhancing menu knowledge Thursday to Saturday - lunch, afternoon tea and dinner service Sunday - lunch & afternoon tea service Sunday & Wednesday evenings and all day on Mondays and Tuesdays are your own. Role and Responsibilities We expect you to support and develop the team, taking pride in passing on knowledge and sharing creative ideas about improving the customer experience. Internally facing, you'll be responsible for cost management and smooth day-to-day operations. Work effectively with the Management Team to ensure the operation runs smoothly and all revenue opportunities are maximised Ensure all guests receive the highest levels of service from all members of the team Effective management of the floor ensuring the team are fully trained in all aspects of the restaurant and each service runs smoothly Lead the team by example; adopting a hands-on, can do, nothing-is-too-much approach Ensure any guest complaints are handled effectively and professionally and all guests leave with a positive dining experience Effectively manage the Reservations & Front of House teams ensuring the team are fully trained and follow all policies and procedures Effectively manage payroll and P&L cost lines Proactively work and support the Management Team to grow the business Candidate Requirements Have previous management experience within a quality, fast-paced restaurant environment; some Michelin experience is desirable Have a passion for high quality food and delivering the highest levels of service Be a clear and concise communicator Have the ability to multi-task effectively Have awareness of how to manage costs and increase revenue Have the ability to motivate a team and create a strong teamwork ethic Why You Should Apply This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high energy team who pride themselves in delivering a fantastic guest experience in an engaging, upbeat and friendly way. The Caterer Magazine named this place in its Top 30 places to work in Hospitality, 2019. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on any grounds and are currently holders of a Bronze Award under the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme. This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89837137