Restaurant Manager

Chewton Glen is a true English original. From the unique 72 bedrooms including 14 one of a kind Treehouses, to the award-winning spa and state of the art James Martin cookery school, it has an abundance of ways to revive your senses. The blissful 130 acres of woodland are home to an indoor and outdoor tennis centre, a 9-hole golf course, heritage orchard, 70 working beehives, a walled kitchen garden, croquet lawn and more.What''s in it for you?Attractive salary and service chargeAnnual performance-based bonus schemePrivate healthcareCompany pensionAccommodation available if requiredEmployee recognition awardsCashback healthcare cover after probationContinued career development with recognised training providersGenerous friends and family rate at Iconic Luxury Hotels25% discount on all food and beverageDiscount on spa treatment and productsRefer a friend incentiveTeam social events, seasonal gifts and much moreCheck out behind the scenes here:

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About youProven experience in managing a restaurant in the luxury sector is essentialPrevious management experience in a high volume restaurant is desirableConfidence managing a large team in a fast paced environmentExperience in delivering training, writing rotas and team managementPro-active and passionate for your work and communication with colleaguesEnthusiastic about hospitality and 5 star serviceKeen eye for detail and flexible attitudeAim of the Restaurant Manager roleIn this Head of Department role, it will be to lead the delivery of exceptional customer service and motivating team members to reach their growth potential through continuous learning and development. You will be responsible for increasing profitability by reducing costs and wastage, whilst increasing spends and business, as well as improving productivityKey responsibilities of the Restaurant ManagerTake ownership of managing the restaurant, stillroom and room service within The Dining RoomHave a strong customer facing presence in restaurant trading peak times and ensure that service is performed at high level in a professional mannerSupport Assistant Restaurant Managers with training to keep 5 star standardsDelegate responsibilities and tasks to the Assistant Managers and Supervisors, other employees effectively ensuring follow up and accountabilityTake ownership for the administration of the restaurant reporting to the Food and Beverage Operations DirectorTake ownership for the preparation and presentation of trainings and briefings to the Company''s specificationTo hold monthly staff meetings to ensure effective communication and controlRespectfully support disciplinary matters within the restaurantBe aware and confident of product knowledge of all services offered in the Hotel to ensure that all guests wishes are met as far as reasonably possibleContinuously keep staff informed of restaurant and room service and hotel goals, budgets and standardsAssist the Food and Beverage Operations Director in keeping the Deputy General Manager and General Manager informed of all comments and complaints received from guests and to use these where possible to improve service standards showing integrity and discretion at all timesTo handle and follow up on every type of guest comment and feedbackTo liaise with Reception / Reservations re table bookings and special requestsImplement appropriate strategies to resolve adverse trends and improve sales together with Food and Beverage Operations DirectorTo show a constant united front of management to the staff through respect, listening, training and teamworkIf this role is of interest to you, then please apply now! We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable ..... full job details .....