Arecibo are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a prestigious 4-star luxury hotel nestled in the heart of the stunning Cumbrian countryside. Boasting 40 elegant bedrooms, panoramic views, and an elegant restaurant, this is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a passionate team and deliver unforgettable dining experiences in a classic-meets-contemporary environment.
The Ideal Candidate
A hands-on, driven Restaurant Manager who thrives in high-end hospitality settings, you'll be at the heart of the restaurants operations, ensuring impeccable service, maintaining exceptional standards, and inspiring your team to deliver excellence with every guest interaction.
Qualities
- Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a supervisory role in a high-end hospitality setting.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication and people management abilities.
- Sound understanding of food hygiene regulations and customer service excellence.
- Passion for fine dining and creating memorable guest experiences.
- Flexible and adaptable approach must be available weekdays and weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily restaurant operations, delivering smooth and efficient service.
- Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction by anticipating needs and exceeding expectations.
- Recruit, train, and motivate a high-performing team with a focus on development and retention.
- Manage staff rotas and maintain staffing levels in line with business needs.
- Uphold food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance at all times.
- Collaborate with senior management to drive revenue through marketing initiatives and promotions.
- Maintain inventory levels and oversee ordering of stock and supplies.
- Support service delivery across food, wine, and bar bartending experience is welcome but not essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established and forward-thinking hotel team, with the chance to grow professionally within a luxury hospitality environment undergoing dynamic development and change.
*Live-in available*