Our Assistant Restaurant Managers play an essential role in delivering an exceptional experience across our Restaurants - delivering tasty food, maintaining operational standards, smashing commercial targets, and ensuring food hygiene, whilst assisting the Restaurant Manager.
Responsibilities include:
1. Overseeing the fast-paced restaurant operation, taking responsibility for both kitchen and front of house
2. Leading an engaged team focused on delivering a great customer experience
3. Ensuring strict compliance with health and safety regulations
4. Managing stock controls to minimise wastage and ensure the kitchen has what it needs
5. Supporting the delivery of in-store events, including seasonal highlights and regular fixtures
6. Communicating effectively with central support teams to maintain smooth operations
7. Working as part of the Garden Centre Management team to deliver a safe, successful, and welcoming environment
Qualifications and skills required:
1. Passion for hospitality with proven restaurant management experience
2. Commercial awareness, understanding budgets, profitability, and sales growth
3. Ability to manage stock controls and adhere to health & safety regulations
4. Effective coaching and training skills to develop team members
5. Adaptability to changing priorities and regulations
6. Positive attitude towards change, leading with care and motivation
7. Alignment with our values: teamwork, continuous improvement, positivity, and customer focus
About Dobbies:
Located at Atherstone Cross Lane Farm, we are proud of our history dating back to 1865. As the only garden centre retailer with stores across the UK, we champion garden living year-round. Our stores feature restaurants or coffee shops, hosting events and community activities. We are committed to being a great place to work, encouraging colleagues to be their best and celebrate success.
Benefits include:
* Generous annual leave with flexible holidays
* Uncapped store discounts, 50% in restaurants, 25% in the Garden Centre, 10% in food halls
* Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing
* Support through Retail Trust including virtual GP and counselling
* Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy
* A passionate, diverse, and committed team culture
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