We’re Hiring: Senior Restaurant Manager
The Perch, Oxford
| Full time – 5 days out of 7
The Perch is a beautifully restored 17th-century pub and restaurant,
just a stone’s throw from the city centre, tucked beside the Thames. With its
rich history, idyllic beer garden and permanent marquee for weddings and
events, it’s a place that draws people in and keeps them coming back.
We’re on the
lookout for a Senior Restaurant Manager to join our small stable management
team. It’s a hands-on role, with most of your time spent on the floor helping
guide, train and support the team to deliver what we call “casual excellence".
We’re an independent
business with a big focus on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced food and
drink. People come to The Perch for quality and a relaxed atmosphere, and
we take pride in making sure they get both.
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What the role
involves:
* Delivering exemplary guest
service while keeping things friendly and relaxed
* Training new members of
staff, familiarising them with our expectations
* Managing bookings and
getting the best out of our table plan, especially during busy services
* Leading by example and
making sure our service style stays sharp, friendly and consistent
* Running pre-shift briefings
that set the tone and give the team what they need to succeed
* Working closely with our
Events Manager, General Manager and kitchen team to keep everything
running smoothly
* Supporting and developing
the front-of-house team day-to-day
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What we’re
looking for:
* At least a year’s
experience in a busy, fresh food environment
* Someone who’s led a team
and knows how to get the best out of people
* A good communicator who
enjoys getting to know both staff and guests
* Calm under pressure and
happy to roll up your sleeves when needed
* A keen interest in
hospitality and a love of good food and drink
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What we offer:
* A competitive pay package
based on experience
* 30% off food and drink at
any of our three Oxford restaurants
* Meals on shift
* A supportive, independent
company that recognises what individuals bring to the table
* The chance to work in one
of the most beautiful, historic venues in the country
* On-site parking
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If you think
this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply send
your CV and a short cover letter to jameshowell@the-perch.co.uk