South Lodge and The Spa, Horsham, West Sussex
Full Time
£34,231 plus fantastic benefits
Closing Date: 13th February 2025
In a Nutshell
As Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager, you will always be busy looking after the team and our guests, so this role will require stamina, energy, and enthusiasm in spades. We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be part of something special in our Restaurant Camellia. Our perfect candidate will be someone who has a passion for Food and Beverage and who knows how to communicate this to the team.
Our beautiful location and fabulous grounds set in the Sussex countryside provides a wonderful environment to work in.
Lots to do but lots of fun
The Assistant Restaurant and Bar Manager will be responsible for…
* Supporting the day-to-day operation of the Restaurant, Bar, and Lounge.
* Working with all Food and Beverage Outlet Managers/Assistant Managers to optimise opportunities to hit and exceed budgeted targets.
* Stepping in for Assistant Managers in their absence in all areas including service, resourcing, and product offering.
* Working as part of a team and constantly evaluating, training, and improving the experience our guests receive.
* Maintaining the cellar to ensure all beverage lines are in stock to agreed par levels and business demands.
* Providing administration support for the F&B outlets to ensure smooth running of the departments.
* Being involved with the learning and development of our F&B team members.
* Working with Outlet Managers and other Assistant Managers to establish and maintain effective employee relations across departments.
* Being proactive to guest feedback and directing the team in accordance with this.
* Being adaptable to taking on new small projects with the support of the Food and Beverage Manager, which must be rolled out in the agreed time frame.
* Assisting F&B outlets in creating and executing plans for department sales, profit, and staff development.
* Assisting the F&B outlets with table plan implementation to maximise the number of covers within the dining areas.
* Remaining aware of business trends, systems, and practices within the food and beverage industry to enable us to remain current and open to opportunities to improve the profitability of the department.
* Taking Duty Manager shifts and conducting them in line with guidelines.
* Actively engaging weekly on Hubbub (our internal communication platform) to communicate positive F&B changes and Extra Miler moments.
Take a look at the incredible range of benefits you can enjoy when you join the Exclusive team and how you can be rewarded and recognised for doing a fantastic job!
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