Join an award-winning fine dining restaurant where culinary excellence meets exceptional hospitality in the beautiful Essex countryside.
Restaurant Manager
£40,000 per annum + Fantastic Tips
Ingatestone, CM4 Essex
Car driver essential
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join an acclaimed 2 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant, located in a beautiful countryside setting between Billericay and Chelmsford.
Renowned for exceptional food and impeccable service, we are looking for a passionate hospitality professional with previous experience within a high-end restaurant, luxury hotel or fine dining venue to lead our front-of-house team and deliver outstanding guest experiences.
Restaurant Manager Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and front-of-house team
- Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure consistently high standards
- Lead, motivate and develop a professional and dedicated team
- Recruit, train and mentor staff members
- Manage rotas and staffing levels
- Work closely with the Head Chef and senior management team
- Monitor stock levels and assist with cost control
- Handle guest feedback and ensure complete customer satisfaction
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and licensing regulations
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager or Food & Beverage Manager within a fine dining restaurant, luxury hotel or high-end hospitality venue
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong knowledge of food, wine and premium service standards
- A hands-on approach and genuine passion for hospitality
- Commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Full UK driving licence and own transport are essential due to the location
Salary & Benefits:
- £40,000 basic salary
- Fantastic tips on top of salary
- Staff meals provided whilst on duty
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Opportunity to work within an established 2 AA Rosette restaurant
Experience:
- Restaurant management: 2 years (required)
- Fine dining or luxury hospitality: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- We abide by GDPR and will require your consent to collect, hold, store and use any personal data? Do you give your consent?
- Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsorship licence at this time. Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person
