Assistant Restaurants and Bars Manager

South Lodge and The Spa, Horsham, West Sussex
Full Time
£34,231 plus fantastic benefits
Closing Date: 13th February 2025

In a Nutshell

As Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager you will always be busy looking after the team and our guests so this role will require stamina, energy and enthusiasm in spades.  We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be part of something special in our Restaurant Camellia. Our perfect candidate will be someone who has a passion for Food and Beverage and who knows how to communicate this to the team. 

Our beautiful location and fabulous grounds set in the Sussex countryside provides a wonderful environment to work in. 

Lots to do but lots of fun

The Assistant Restaurant and Bar Manager will be responsible for…

  • To support the day to day operation of the Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
  • Work with all Food and Beverage Outlet Managers/Assistant Managers to optimise opportunities to hit and exceed budgeted targets.
  • To step in for Assistant Manager’s in their absence in all areas including service, resourcing and product offering.
  • To work as part of a team and to constantly evaluate, train and improve the experience our guests receive.
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  • Maintain the cellar to ensure all beverage lines are in stock to agreed par levels and business demands.
  • Provide administration support for the F&B outlets to ensure smooth running of the departments.
  • To work as part of a team and be involved with the learning and development of our F&B team members.
  • Work with Outlet Managers and other Assistant Managers to establish and maintain effective employee relations across departments.
  • To be proactive to guest feedback and direct the team in accordance with this.
  • Be adaptable to taking on new small projects with the support of the Food and Beverage Manager, which must be rolled out in the agreed time frame.
  • Assisting F&B outlets in creating and executing plans for department sales, profit and staff development.
  • Assisting the F&B outlets with table plan implementation to maximise the number of covers within the dining area’s.
  • Remains aware of business trends, systems and practices within the food and beverage industry to enable us remain current and open to opportunities to improve the profitability of the department.
  • To take Duty Manager shifts and conduct them in line with guidelines.
  • To actively engage weekly on Hubbub (our internal communication platform) to communicate positive F and B changes and Extra Miler moments.

 

Take a look at the incredible range of benefits you can enjoy when you join the Exclusive team and how you can be rewarded and recognised for doing a fantastic job!