Restaurant Manager
Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western
The Opportunity
We're seeking a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee our hotel's dining operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience.
Your Role:
* Lead with Excellence: Manage the daily operations of our restaurant, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
* Team Builder: Recruit, train, and inspire a team of dedicated staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
* Guest Experience Guru: Ensure every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience, addressing any issues promptly and professionally.
* Financial Whiz: Oversee budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting to ensure the restaurant's profitability.
* Quality Controller: Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
* Event Coordinator: Plan and execute special events and promotions to attract and delight guests.
* Innovative Thinker: Implement new ideas and strategies to enhance the restaurant's reputation and success.
Benefits
* Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
* Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
* Eye care
* Free legal & money advice
* Counseling sessions
* Hospital & death benefit plans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
* Recipe ideas
* Advice on keeping active and healthy living
* Wellbeing podcasts and tv
* Breathing exercises
* 24/7 advice and support line
* Team reward & recognition
* Free meals on duty
* Free parking
The Ideal Candidate:
* You will have a proven track record in restaurant management, preferably within a hotel setting, with a strong understanding of both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
* You are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and have a keen eye for detail.
* You excel at building and leading a cohesive team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
* You bring fresh ideas to the table and are always looking for ways to enhance the dining experience.
* You will have strong budgeting and financial management skills, with the ability to drive profitability while maintaining high standards.
* You will possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with guests, staff, and stakeholders.
* You are adept at handling challenges and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
* You will have experience in planning and executing special events and promotions to attract and delight guests.
Hotel
Just 5 minutes from the M5 and a short taxi ride from Gloucester train station, you’ll find the Gloucester Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western. Conveniently located between junctions 11A and 12 of the M5, the hotel is only a 5-7 minute drive from the motorway, whether you’re traveling north or south.
The hotel features 95 bedrooms, including 6 family rooms, and meeting rooms for up to 180 delegates. It also has a Civil Ceremony licence and a versatile wedding suite that can accommodate up to 200 guests. Guests can enjoy the health club, which includes a squash court, beauty treatment area, swimming pool, and children’s pool.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.