The key duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
Team Leadership & Development
Recruiting, retaining, and training your team is critical to our seasonal business. Managing rotas, recruitment, and onboarding. Developing staff to deliver high standards of customer service.
Guest Experience & Quality Standards
Responsible for making sure every restaurant, bar, and event service runs smoothly. Collaborating with Head Chefs to design seasonal menus and ensuring excellent presentation. Handling guest feedback, monitoring online reviews, and responding proactively to complaints.
Scottish Licensing & Compliance
Working in Scotland requires a thorough understanding of unique local regulations, ensuring our venues strictly comply with the Licensing (Scotland) Act, including monitoring mandatory Challenge 25 policies and adhering to permitted off-sale and on-sale alcohol hours.
Financial & Commercial Management
This role will drive revenue while keeping tight control over operational costs, managing departmental budgets, forecasting, and maximizing profit margins. Costing menus and closely monitoring the Gross Profit (GP) margin on all food and beverage sales. Overseeing routine stocktakes, minimizing waste, and negotiating with local Scottish and national suppliers.
Health & Safety
Ensuring the safety of both staff and guests is a daily priority. Ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards, HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) records, and fire safety regulations.