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San Fairie Ann —Southend-on-Sea
- £31,000 - £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Management
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Martello Lounge —Clacton-on-Sea
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Management
- Employee discount
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TWP1 LTD —Hatfield Peverel
- £14.50 - £16.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Culinary experience
- Free parking
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Marston's Pubs —Clacton-on-Sea
- Up to £55,000 a year
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The Railway Tavern —Colchester
- £14.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Free parking
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Valero Lounge —Witham
- £13.10 - £13.30 an hour
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- Employee discount
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Maggio Lounge —Billericay
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- Bar
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Restaurant & Bar Manager

San Fairie Ann
Southend-on-Sea

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Job details

Full-time
£31,000 - £35,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Discounted or free food

Qualifications

Hospitality
Management
Restaurant management
Cost control
Performance management
Personal Licence
Leadership
Restaurant experience

Full job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Restaurant & Venue Manager to lead the operations of a large, high-end hospitality venue with a strong dual focus on premium restaurant service and high-volume private hire events. This is a senior operational role requiring a balance of exceptional hospitality standards and strong events delivery capability. The venue operates as a full-service restaurant, while also functioning as a significant private hire and events space hosting a wide range of functions, from corporate events to large-scale celebrations. The successful candidate will ensure seamless day-to-day operations, flawless event execution and consistently high service standards across all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Venue & Restaurant Operations

Oversee the daily running of both restaurant service and private event operations within a high-volume, premium environment
Maintain exceptional standards of service, presentation and operational discipline across all areas of the venue
Ensure full readiness of the venue for both restaurant service and large-scale event transitions
Manage reservations, floor plans and capacity planning to maximise commercial performance

Events & Private Hire (Core Function)

Lead the full lifecycle of private hire events including enquiry, planning, coordination, delivery and post-event follow-up
Act as the primary client contact for all event bookings, ensuring a professional and seamless client experience
Translate complex event requirements into well-executed operational plans across staffing, service and logistics
Oversee the delivery of high-capacity events, ensuring precision, timing and service consistency
Drive revenue growth through effective event execution and strong client relationships, encouraging repeat and referral business

Team Leadership

Lead, manage and develop a large front-of-house and events team
Deliver clear and structured briefings for both daily service and event-specific operations
Maintain strong operational discipline, accountability and service standards across all teams
Oversee recruitment, training, rota planning and performance management

Guest & Client Experience

Ensure consistently excellent guest experience across both restaurant and private hire operations
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event organisers and high-value guests
Handle feedback, complaints and service recovery with professionalism and urgency

Commercial & Operational Performance

Monitor and manage daily sales performance, labour costs and event profitability
Support budgeting, forecasting and revenue optimisation strategies
Actively drive growth in private hire and event bookings
Identify and implement opportunities to maximise venue utilisation across all trading periods

Compliance & Standards

Ensure full compliance with all licensing, health & safety and food safety regulations
Maintain robust operational processes and documentation for both restaurant and event delivery
Ensure all events are delivered safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard

Essential Experience

Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager, General Manager or Venue Manager in a high-volume, high-end hospitality environment
Extensive experience in private hire and large-scale events operations is essential
Strong leadership experience managing large teams in fast-paced venues
Demonstrated ability to deliver complex events from planning through to execution
Strong commercial awareness, including experience with revenue, cost control or event profitability
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail under pressure
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event-driven schedules

Desirable

Experience in large-scale multi-purpose venues (restaurant + events space)
Strong corporate events or high-capacity function experience
Familiarity with hospitality systems (EPOS, booking, CRM, event management tools)
Personal Licence (UK)

What We Offer

Competitive salary aligned with seniority and experience
Opportunity to lead operations in a large, high-profile hospitality venue
Significant autonomy in shaping and growing the events and private hire business
Fast-paced, high-standard working environment with a strong operational team

Pay: £31,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food

Experience:

management: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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