We are looking for a highly skilled Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our Food & Beverage team for the very exciting opening of The Alfriston located in East Sussex, which dates back to the 14th century and is the fourth property in the growing Signet Collection.
The newly refurbished Hotel has 38 beautifully redesigned bedrooms and suites, a stunning function room, The 1554 Brasserie, offering views over the front lawn towards the sea and revamped herb and vegetable plots across the hotel gardens. The hotel bar offers more casual dining for guests both in and outdoors, while the Orangery serves breakfast and afternoon tea with views over the rear gardens and the Signet spa includes a steam room, sauna, outdoor swimming pool and three treatment rooms.
We can offer you:
* An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
* An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
* Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
* Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
* 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
* Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
* Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £1000.
* Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
* Complimentary team meals on shift.
* Long Service Awards - dinners for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, theatre tickets to the West End, and so much more.
* Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
* Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
* Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 3.
You will:
* Lead by example to train and motivate team to achieve service standards.
* Maximise customer focus during every service by being present on the floor.
* Manage and co-ordinate service in all meeting areas.
* Ensure that all team members are trained to the Company standard.
* Motivate team members through incentives and competitions to maximise sales.
* Stay up to date with menu knowledge and all menu changes.
* Hold briefing meetings before each service involving all restaurant and bar team members.
* Complete all rotas to provide cover for the restaurant in line with the wage cost budget.
* Set up and oversee events.
* Participate in regular meetings to maximise communication between all departments.
* Ensure that every team member has completed their compliance training.
* Ensure tier tests are taken by team members at the completion of their probationary period.
* Ensure that all company rules and regulations relating to Hygiene, Health and Safety are being followed.
At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.
So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!