We are currently looking for aRestaurant & Bar Manager who is full of enthusiasm, willing to learn and open to a new challenge to take responsibility for the FYR Restaurant & Bar at the Solent Hotel.
As Restaurant & Bar Manager you will have a great eye for detail and understand the importance of both making people feel at ease through our real hospitality and the importance of training to empower team members to deliver an authentic and genuine experience to all our guests. Along with responsibility for the Restaurant & Bars business performance, quality, standards and health and safety.
Your day to day will include:
1. Leading the team in creating an authentic and genuine experience for our guests and team members alike.
2. Continuous focus on standards
3. Managing and developing the skills of your team to be the best they can be through their skill, commitment and passion for doing what they do best.
4. Know your product and systems inside out, taking responsibility for stock ordering and control, cellar management, rotas, payroll.
5. Be creative and share ideas with the wider food & drink team; maintaining your knowledge of spirits, creative cocktails and wines to be innovative and stay up to date with industry trends.
Here at Daniel Thwaites, our history and heritage, craftsmanship and tradition go hand in hand and bring together our real family hospitality and we are looking for a Restaurant & Bar Manager to join our family.
Who are we looking for?
6. A hands-on professional with a natural ability to motivate, train and inspire a team.
7. You will need to be proactive and ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and bar.
8. You will thrive in this role if you’re an outgoing person with a real passion for your craft.
9. You’ll need to create a fun and rewarding environment for your team and lead by example.
10. Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
11. Someone with exposure to supervisory or management duties is essential.
12. Food & drink knowledge is advantageous with a passion for food & drink and a genuine desire for sharing this and providing excellent service to our guests.
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
13. A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
14. Free on-site parking where available
15. Wagestream - Ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn giving you more control over your finances
16. 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
17. Health cash plan and Employee Assistant Programme available 24/7
18. Discounted Room Rates in our beautiful properties across the UK -
19. Discounted Friends & Family Bed & Breakfast Room Rates at out Hotels & Inns across the UK
20. Food & Drink Discount
21. Complimentary membership of onsite gym
22. Employee Assistance Programme
23. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
24. Apprenticeships available
25. Online access to high street discounts
26. Discounts in Spa and Spa Treatments
27. Life assurance & pension
28. An engaging & supportive work environment
29. Bespoke training & development programmes
30. Great promotional opportunities across the Daniel Thwaites estate