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Restaurant Manager

Petworth, West SussexFull-time
About the Job
Restaurant Manager E-street Bar and Grill

Are you a confident leader with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving a motivated team to succeed?

We are a multi-award winning restaurant looking for an experienced and confident restaurant and bar manager to lead our front of house team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for hospitality, strong leadership skills and a flair for creating memorable guest experiences.

Key responsibilities:
  • Run the day to day operations of the restaurant and bar, ensuring a seamless and high quality guest experience.
  • Manage stock levels, supplier relationships and orders to maintain quality whilst controlling costs.
  • Use KPIs, sales data and guest feedback to identify opportunities for improving performance.
  • Collaborate closely with senior management on new initiatives, experiences, offers and events.
  • Manage rota planning.
  • Collaborate with the General Manager on all weddings and events related function sheet planning and coordination,
  • Staff management: Hiring, training, and scheduling employees while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Compliance and Safety: ensuring adherence to health, safety, and licensing regulations. 

Key Skills:
  • Proven experience as a restaurant and bar manager in a similar role.
  • String leadership skills, with ability to motivate a team.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
  • A lead by example, demonstrating a hands on approach.
  • Sommelier or mixology experience.
  • Strong IT skills to manage reservation system.
  • Licensing Qualifications: an accredited licensing qualifications to sell alcohol. 
  • Customer Service Excellent: handling guest interactions and ensuing a great experience. 

Benefits:
  • Discounted staff rates on group businesses.
  • Training and development.
  • Accommodation available.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Free staff meal.