Join our team at The Plough Inn Stalisfield, to support our growth and development
We are looking for an exceptional Front of house pub & restaurant manager for our gastro pub which is complemented with 6 unique suites at The Plough Inn, Stalisfield, Kent.
As the Front of house manager you will be developing our current team and assisting with the recruitment of new staff, whilst delivering high volume sales through proactive innovation and events.
Working closely with the Head Chef and Owners you will ensure the success of the pub, through strong and enthusiastic leadership, whilst developing, managing, and motivating teams.
You will lead and evolve the operational standards as well as assisting with commercial expectations, through a good understanding of GP, P&L and labour costs.
Own transport is essential due to our beautiful remote location.
Our Support to the Front of house manager
* 20% discount on food & drink
* 3% maximum pension contribution
* Company laptop
* Free meals on duty
* Induction programme and Career Path with structured development and career progression in our growing business.
* Regular in-house team competitions and recognition awards
* Operational support to help implement your plans and ideas, from the owners
What we need from our Front of house manager
* A customer focussed mindset.
* An exceptional level of communication and a great sense of humour
* An honest, dedicated, and hardworking approach
* Strong Enthusiasm. You will take real pride in achieving exceptional results and ensuring that your enthusiasm is filtered through your team
* Successful leadership experience motivating and developing others and to be able to create and shape a team together, retaining people and increasing team morale.
* You will be independent and self-sufficient, confident in making clear business decisions and being able to deliver a structured plan in a fast-paced commercial restaurant environment.
* Strong commercial awareness with a real interest in business trends within the pub industry and a business savvy mind set, maximising profits, and reducing costs.
* Ambition and drive, being standards driven to achieve all operational standards and commercial targets
* A passion for great food and drink, express real enthusiasm and love for the fresh food and the array of drinks we offer.
* Engagement with the local community to develop trade, improve the reputation of the pub
* Health & safety aware always, ensuring that health and safety procedures are maintained, monitored, and recorded correctly.
* Proficient in IT, with an understanding of spread sheets and social media
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Faversham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person