The Chequers Inn is an award-winning, privately owned country dining pub set in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Belvoir, just 10 minutes from Grantham and 30 minutes from Nottingham.
We’re far more than your typical village pub. Alongside our busy restaurant, we’re a popular destination for celebrations, special occasions and relaxed dining. We also have boutique bedrooms operating at around 95% occupancy and a thriving events and functions business.
We’re looking for an ambitious, passionate and driven Restaurant Manager to join our management team. If you have a genuine love of food, drink and hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy developing people, we’d love to hear from you.
Working closely with our Events Manager, Head Chef, General Manager and Directors, you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences while leading and inspiring our front-of-house team.
Key responsibilities include:
● Leading the day-to-day operation of the restaurant to ensure outstanding service.
● Recruiting, training, coaching and motivating the front-of-house team.
● Managing the bar team to deliver exceptional drinks and wine service.
● Driving sales, controlling costs and maximising profitability.
● Continuously improving the guest experience through high service standards and attention to detail.
● Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, presentation and health & safety compliance.
● Building a strong, positive relationship between the front-of-house and kitchen teams.
● Responding professionally to guest feedback and resolving issues with confidence.
● Keeping up to date with hospitality trends and identifying opportunities to enhance our offering.
What we’re looking for:
● Previous management experience in a quality restaurant, pub or hotel.
● A hands-on leader who leads by example.
● Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
● A passion for food, wine and hospitality.
● Excellent organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
● A positive attitude with a genuine desire to develop both people and the business.
What we offer:
● Salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience.
● A 4-day working week.
● Christmas Day off.
● The opportunity to develop your career within a successful, independent hospitality business.
If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to be part of a passionate, ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
