Assistant Restaurant Manager

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our Restaurant team. If you are looking for a new and exciting role, in a fast-paced and lively environment with a strong desire to be a proactive leader and role model within a team then look no further!

We are looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality and can work well within our existing Restaurant team to ensure the smooth running of our Kings Restaurant and provide our customers with the best experience possible. We offer a brasserie menu, hot rocks and Sunday carvery, with 180 covers.

You will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills and be passionate and knowledgeable about all our hotel facilities and outlets. Having the ability to anticipate guest needs and nurture the journey for the guest is essential.

Main Responsibilities undertaking and assisting Restaurant Manager with:

· Coordination of the day to day running of our busy restaurant to include services for up to 400 guests.

· Management of our FOH team of up to 30 staff, preparation of the staff Rota for the department inline with business needs

· Comprehensive knowledge of all the menus including wine lists and beverage available.

· Ensuring that the restaurant is always kept to a high level of cleanliness.

· Being responsible for all stock levels including and not limited to; linen, sundries equipment, tableware and beverage stock

· Building excellent relationships with front of house teams and kitchen teams and being able to communicate between both.

· Having an active role and participate in services which can include; breakfast, lunch and dinner

Our expectations of you:

• Passionate about delivering the highest standards of customer care
• Strong can-do attitude with the tenacity to embrace challenges
• Immaculate personal presentation
• Hospitality management experience is desirable
• Confident decision maker
• Polite and friendly manner

Why Old Thorns?

We are a four-star resort located in Liphook, Hampshire. The hotel is easily accessible from the A3, and only 30 minutes from Guildford and Portsmouth. We offer a wide range of accommodation, conference & function facilities, health club, beauty spa, restaurants & bars, a championship golf course.

What are the Old Thorns employee benefits?

• Competitive salary + tips
• Meals on duty
• Long Service Awards
• Long Service Holiday entitlement
• Generous refer a Friend Bonus
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• Discounts across the F&B outlets
• Employee Recognition Programs

What to expect?

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If your application is of interest to us we will normally contact you within 2 weeks of receiving your application.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage

To find out more visit www.oldthorns.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Liphook, GU30 7PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Can you work evenings and weekends?
• Are you 18 or over to serve Alcohol?
• What are your Salary expectations?

Experience:

• Hospitality management: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Assistant Restaurant Manager