Up to £40,000 per annum including tronc and fantastic benefits
Assistant Restaurant Manager – The Botanical Rooms
Up to £40,000 per annum,inclusive of tronc,plus fantastic benefits
40 hours per week across 5 days (regular weekends and evenings). Based in Somerset,BA7.
Temporary staff accommodation available for the right candidate
Due to the location of the Estate a driving license is recommended for this role
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Lead the floor,delight our guests,and grow an extraordinary team at The Newt’s luxury flagship restaurant.
Our Assistant Restaurant Manager
As Assistant Restaurant Manager,you’ll be the right hand to our Restaurant Manager—championing standards,motivating a talented 30-strong Front of House,and delivering seamless,high-energy service in The Botanical Rooms. You’ll mentor the team,fine-tune systems,and keep service gliding from breakfast through dinner,all while telling the story of our estate and its produce to create unforgettable experiences.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead smooth daily service and coordinate with senior floor staff.
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Champion guest experience—manage expectations,feedback and continuous improvements.
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Mentor,train and develop the FOH team; conduct regular 1:1s to drive retention.
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Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
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Maintain deep menu knowledge and ensure confident,engaging guest communication.
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Uphold and evolve service standards befitting The Newt’s principal restaurant.
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Assist with rotas,holidays and labour cost control; stock and financial procedures.
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Ensure H&S compliance and effective use of systems
What we can offer
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A base salary of £36,250 per annum
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A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
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Peace of mind with Employee Life Cover,providing your nominated loved one with 2x your salary.
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Support from our Employee Assistance Programme,including unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments for you and your family.
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Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
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Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
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Access to our Cycle to Work scheme,supporting wellbeing and sustainable commuting.
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Complimentary staff meal each shift – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team,often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
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Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
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Complimentary garden membership for The Newt and our partner gardens,including the Eden Project,Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
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We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme – Newt Awards,with the opportunity to achieve amazing rewards,including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
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Discover exclusive perks with discounted hotel stays for staff,accompanied by a 30% discount at our restaurants.
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A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities,including Fun Squad events.
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Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.
What we’re looking for
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Strong communicator who inspires and leads by example; calm under pressure and highly organised.
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Genuine passion for food,wine and hospitality with a professional,approachable demeanour.
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Proven supervisory experience in a luxury restaurant
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Confident in team performance management,training and scheduling.
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Excellent attention to detail and solid computer literacy.
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Bonus skills:ResDiary,strong barista skills,wine service knowledge.
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Qualifications:WSET Level 1 (desired:WSET Level 2+ / hospitality qualification).
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Flexible,positive and guest-obsessed mindset and eager to grow with the business.
Where you’ll be working
Located within Hadspen House,the Botanical Rooms showcases the very best of high-end,contemporary British cuisine in a refined yet welcoming setting. With a 60-cover dining room,the restaurant offers guests a luxurious experience where seasonal menus celebrate produce from the Estate and trusted local suppliers. Every dish reflects a commitment to quality,provenance,and creativity,ensuring a dining experience that is both memorable and unique.
Who are we – The Newt in Somerset
Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history,our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance,inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens,meandering pathways,and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome,offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate,the Newt's essence remains tangible,with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes,while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes,a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR,Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously,crafting an unforgettable journey of growth,development,and innovation,where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.
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