Restaurant Manager - 5 Star Hotel

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 experience
Hours : 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 Role
The 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 Need
Essential

• 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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