Bar & Restaurant Manager
23 days ago
Durham
Were recruiting for a beautiful luxury hotel in County Durham, known for delivering warm, polished hospitality in an impressive setting. With a busy restaurant and bar operation, the hotel is looking for an experienced Bar & Restaurant Manager to take the lead across its front-of-house food and beverage service. Reporting directly to the General Manager, youll oversee the day-to-day running of the dining room and bar, ensuring guests receive a seamless experience from breakfast through to afternoon tea and dinner. This is a hands-on management role, so youll be visible on the floor, leading from the front and supporting a well-established team throughout service. Due to the location of the hotel, you will need to drive and have your own transport. Youll be wondering whats in it for you as a Bar & Restaurant Manager £40,000 per annum plus £2,000 service charge 40-hour contract across 5 days Responsibility for managing the rota and organising your own shifts Free parking on site Meals provided whilst on duty Access to a fantastic employee benefits app Responsibilities as a Bar & Restaurant Manager Overseeing the smooth running of the hotels dining room and bar Managing breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner services, catering for up to 40 covers Leading and motivating a team of 45 during service, within a wider F&B team of around 1516 Creating rotas and ensuring the department is appropriately staffed across all services Maintaining excellent standards of service and ensuring every guest receives a warm and professional experience Working closely with the General Manager and wider hotel team to keep operations running smoothly This role would suit an experienced Bar & Restaurant Manager with a strong hotel background who enjoys being on the floor, leading a team and taking real ownership of their department. Youll need to be organised, confident and personable, with a genuine passion for delivering excellent hospitality. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE. TPBN1_UKCT