RESTAURANT MANAGER Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in the county of Hampshire, just outside of London. In our two restaurants, we prepare food and drink that celebrates simplicity, the seasons, and a sense of place. Place is currently looking for a Restaurant Manager for our Hearth Restaurant. Position responsibilities include but aren't limited to: Communicating the detail of the menu and celebrating our sustainability values to all guests The candidate should live and breathe the vision of Heckfield Have a strong connection with our Farm to Fork ethos Highly responsible and engaging with a passion for food, hospitality and great attention to detail and personal presentation. Ensure a smooth, efficient and high service focused operation. To manage and oversee the day-to-day operation of Hearth restaurant, with support of a talented team. Control and project strong and seamless interdepartmental co-ordination with all other F&B outlets, their managers and staff Manage, motivate and develop all F&B staff to achieve highest levels of service excellence as well as highly positive staff relations. To monitor the high standards of cleaning and Health & Safety regulations both back and front of house. Communicating on a regular basis on the performance of the business, successes, concerns, any issues and support needs. To circulate throughout all areas of the business maintaining a high profile with customers and staff Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure that services and restaurant offerings are maximized, and that menus are correct and prepared ahead of each service Benefits: Service charge (Allocation for 2024 was £7,800 PA/ per person based on full time hours) Increased holiday allowance Vitality healthcare cover Employee assistance programme Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary) 50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants Company sick pay Enhanced maternity pay Enhanced paternity pay Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000) Monthly employee recognition scheme Annual employee parties Free staff meals Daily briefings with the team, including food tasting – opportunities to work with the Home Farm 50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products Heckfield Plus - online discounts At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company. If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please apply now