Job Title: Restaurant Manager
Location: Fine Dining Restaurant, Billericay, Essex
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
We are searching for an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager to lead a dynamic front-of-house team at a highly regarded fine dining restaurant. This independently owned establishment is celebrated for its refined cuisine, outstanding service, and welcoming atmosphere. As Restaurant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining high service standards, ensuring seamless operations, and enhancing the guest experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-end setting and is passionate about delivering exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the restaurant's daily operations, ensuring efficiency and excellence in service.
Team Management & Training: Lead, train, and inspire front-of-house staff to maintain a motivated and high-performing team.
Guest Experience: Foster a welcoming environment, ensuring guests receive attentive, professional, and personalised service.
Service Excellence: Implement and uphold service standards that reflect the restaurant’s fine dining reputation.
Customer Relations: Handle guest inquiries and resolve issues with professionalism, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Collaboration with Kitchen & Bar Teams: Work closely with chefs and bartenders to ensure seamless communication and service coordination.
Stock & Inventory Management: Oversee ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships to ensure efficiency and cost control.
Compliance & Standards: Maintain health, safety, hygiene, and licensing regulations, ensuring full legal compliance.
Event Management: Assist in organising and executing private dining events and special functions.
Ideal Candidate
Proven Experience: A strong background as a Restaurant Manager or senior management role within a fine dining or high-end hospitality setting.
Leadership Skills: Confident, hands-on leader with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Attention to Detail: A passion for delivering a world-class guest experience with a keen eye for presentation and service standards.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to remain calm under pressure and think on your feet in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with guests and staff alike.
Flexibility & Commitment: Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and assist with private functions when required.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary – based on experience and industry standards.
Career Growth Opportunities – within a well-respected and expanding hospitality group.
Professional Team Environment – work alongside passionate hospitality professionals in a rewarding workplace.
Creative & Operational Input – opportunity to contribute to the future success of a highly regarded restaurant.
️ Important Note: Due to the restaurant’s location, reliable transportation is required as public transport is not available post-shift.
If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to take on a leadership role in a fine dining setting, we’d love to hear from you
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