Restaurant Manager
VANRATH is delighted to be working with a luxury 5-star hotel in County Down, close to Belfast, to recruit an experienced Restaurant Manager for their acclaimed fine dining restaurant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional to lead and motivate a team, delivering memorable dining experiences from breakfast and afternoon tea through to dinner. Working under the General Manager, you will foster a culture of teamwork and professionalism, and be part of a group that places great emphasis on recruitment, induction and development. The right behaviours and attitudes matter more than every last qualification, and training and development support is available.
Salary: Competitive, based on experienceHours: Full-time, 45 hours per week (excluding breaks), five days out of seven. As a Head of Department, a flexible approach is required, including days, evenings and weekends as required.Location: County Down (close to Belfast)
About the RoleThe role involves managing the outlet for the greatest enjoyment of guests and maximum profit contribution to the hotel.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and motivate the restaurant team through effective communication, training and development, in line with company policies and employment legislation
- Support the General Manager with departmental budgets and forecasting, managing costs and the financial performance of the restaurant
- Ensure company quality standards and procedures are implemented and regularly reviewed, using guest feedback to drive continual improvement
- Manage stock ordering and control, and maintain the security of storage areas and stock
- Ensure the team delivers excellent service, proactively promotes the hotel’s facilities and services, and resolves feedback and complaints in line with company policy
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, fire, hygiene, security and licensing legislation
- Assist with recruitment, selection and rostering to match business peaks and troughs
- Work with other Department Heads, and carry out the role of Duty Manager as required
What You Will NeedEssential
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
- Educated to Level 2 (GCSE Grades A-C) or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- A passionate hospitality professional
- A minimum of 1 year’s experience at a similar, senior level
- Ability to deliver an exceptional standard of customer service
- Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve success
- Experience managing staffing levels, rotas, wage costs and departmental budgets
Desirable
- Previous experience within a 5-star hotel environment
- Educated to Level 6 (undergraduate degree) or equivalent in a relevant field such as Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Experience in a Michelin Guide, AA Rosette or equivalent quality-led operation
- WSET qualification or extensive wine knowledge
Benefits
- Competitive salary, aligned to your experience
- Complimentary meals when on duty
- Exclusive, preferential room rates across the group’s hotels
- 20% discount on food at the group’s restaurants
- Retail discounts and perks
- Free parking at selected sites
- 29 days’ holiday increasing with service, plus your birthday
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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