About the role
This role supports the Restaurant Manager in the development and delivery of excellent front of house service at Rochdale Town Hall’s new in-house restaurant, The Martlet Kitchen. The postholder will be tasked with delivering a coherent operation, which attracts new and returning customers, whilst always ensuring the service supports the wider strategic vision of the town hall. The postholder will use customer feedback to contribute to the development of menus and ensure that the needs of our customers are reflected in the restaurant offer.
About you
We are looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager of excellence and experience to join the Town Hall’s growing restaurant team.
You will be a good team player, be able to work under pressure and have the ability to manage staff as part of the day to day operations of The Martlet Kitchen.
About us
Rochdale Town Hall re-opened to the public in March 2024 and since that time has welcomed over 60,000 visitors from all over the world.
Rochdale Town Hall’s on-site restaurant -The Martlet Kitchen - opened in September 2024 and has already received rave reviews and made it into the UK’s Good Food Guide.
The Martlet Kitchen prides itself on serving exceptional, locally sourced food served in beautiful, historic surroundings.
We are looking for a passionate, experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our busy restaurant team.
As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will contribute to the commercial success of Rochdale Town Hall through the building of an operational model which consistently delivers high-quality catering for up to 150 diners per day, exceeding their expectations and creating lasting memories.
You will also support the Restaurant Manager and Executive Chef to deliver a programme of training for all front-of-house staff to ensure first class customer service is delivered to all our guests.
To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the 8 essential requirements of the person specification.
We suggest that when completing your supporting statement, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.
Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.