We are seeking an amazing Assistant General Manager to join the team. The successful candidate will be super passionate who leads and inspires from the front, with a strong background in hospitality and team management.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to step into a multi-faceted role in an award-winning boutique hotel, restaurant and bar.
The Venue
Situated on Regency Square in the centre of Brighton we have 27 bedrooms. As a small and close-knit team, it is important that you are a team player. Our culture is one with a big passion and drive to constantly grow, develop and be the very best we can.
The Role
As Assistant General Manager, you will be a hands-on, proactive and enthusiastic leader, injecting your personality and passion into your work and leading the team to deliver a warm and truly memorable guest experience. You will ensure the team continually deliver the highest level of standards of service and consistent quality offering, with highly efficient operations of the building, making it a standout success.
Stepping into this role, you will also be spearheading the exciting rebranding of the restaurant and bar to become their own identity - building on our existing reputation within the neighbourhood to create a truly special standout restaurant and late-night bar. The menu will focus on generous, seasonal plates in a laid-back setting that provides itself on exceptional service and genuine hospitality. The spirit of the menu will be relaxed and timeless, showcasing the very best produce that is prepared with the least intervention - finding harmony between simplicity and deliciousness. The hidden cocktail bar will be a destination in its own right, with perfectly crafted cocktails served by knowledgeable and passionate bartenders, with a fun house party vibe as the night goes on.
You'll be
* Leading from the front and by example. You must thrive in taking charge of the building's daily operations, being a fantastic and inspiring role model for your team.
* Quality control is paramount - you will work alongside the HOD's and wider team to maintain, optimise and improve upon our standards of service, food and drink, events and hotel offering.
* Ensure statutory compliance across all areas of the business.
* Oversee the building's maintenance in a cost-effective way.
* Maintain and continually improve profitability in line with given targets and budgets, ensuring a healthy P&L that reflects a successful, growing business. You must be a driver!
* Lead the venue's marketing, community engagement, events and partnerships to increase our visibility and reputation, increasing footfall through the door, guest loyalty and number of repeat customers.
* Have a strong eye for detail and presentation - making sure the building always has 5* standards of cleanliness; all areas look and feel fantastic with a great ambience from day to night; food & drink is thoughtfully styled in an artful, natural and rustic way; and that back of house areas are always immaculately organised.
* Highly organised, disciplined and an effective communicator with strong inter-personal skills who is able to foster a positive team spirit and culture, whilst ensuring exceptional levels of service, standards and operating procedures being followed.
* Help support with the venue's recruitment, training, reviews and team development - making sure that there is always an A star team that you can count on.
* Ability to anticipate and proactively resolve upcoming site and broader issues.
* Full of energy, flexible, reliable and punctual with a desire to be the best!
Benefits & Culture
We see our team as the most important part of our business, bringing joy to our guests every day. We encourage you to bring your personality and whole self to work, celebrating the skills and characteristics that make you unique.
In return for your commitment to work hard and truly make a difference comes with a range of benefits to ensure you can be your best self and feel valued as part of our team:
* Generous staff discount of up to 50% off food, drink and hotel stays across Artist Residence.
* Birthday & wedding gift.
* Staff food and coffee while on shift.
* Career progression within a critically acclaimed, independent hospitality company.
* Employee referral scheme.
The Group
We are the original Artist Residence in Brighton, our then 21-year old founder Justin Salisbury started Artist Residence with a 15 bedroom guesthouse in Brighton run by up and coming artists who each decorated the rooms. Since then, our Brighton hotel has expanded to include the townhouse next door and we have opened other locations in Cornwall, Bristol, Oxfordshire and London.
The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, being frequently listed in the UK’s Top 100 hotels.
With a bohemian and creative spirit at our essence, we believe in an environment of genuine care and kindness for others in a relaxed and informal, yet exceptionally uplifting and fun setting. We take pride in everything we do, and have a true belief that our passion for genuine hospitality, amazing food and drink and beautiful interiors can bring joy and inspiration to each of our guests. Our team is paramount to translating this vision to each and every one of our guests; to make their experience truly memorable and special time and time again. As an independent hospitality company, we have many opportunities for those looking to progress their careers within a collaborative, people-focused and family-led business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Tips
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Supervising experience: 3 years (required)
* Restaurant management: 1 year (required)
* Bar management: 2 years (required)
* Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
* Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
* Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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