About us
Part of London Regional HotelsThe Lensbury Resortis located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club a 155 bedroom hotel meeting and events space restaurant and bar Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds. Our Food & Beverage offering includes our private Members Lounge as well as an allday dining Restaurant and Bar which are open to residents and members.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant & Bars Manager to oversee the daily operations of our restaurant and bar outlets ensuring an exceptional guest experience. The role involves leading a team managing budgets ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and maintaining high service standards. Additionally the successful candidate will collaborate with the leisure club team to enhance the overall guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and bars ensuring smooth service delivery.
- Lead train and motivate your team to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Develop and implement strategies to drive revenue growth and achieve sales targets.
- Monitor and maintain the highest standards of F&B service hygiene and safety.
- Work closely with Head Chef to create tailored dining experiences for guests/members.
- Manage inventory ordering and stock control to ensure efficiency and minimise waste.
- Develop promotional events special offers and seasonal menus to attract guests/members.
- Handle customer enquiries feedback and complaints professionally.
- Monitor financial performance including cost control budgeting and forecasting.
- Participate in the Duty Manager rota.
What were looking for:
To be successful in this role you must possess the following qualifications attitude behaviours skills and values:
- Proven experience as a Restaurant & Bars Manager or Food & Beverage Manager in a hotel or hospitality setting.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding customer service.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and licensing requirements.
- Experience in budgeting forecasting and cost control.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fastpaced environment.
- Proficiency in restaurant management software and POS systems.
- Relevant hospitality or business management qualification is an advantage.
- Willingness and availability to work flexibility which includes weekends morning and evening shifts and public holidays.
Required Experience:
Manager