Assistant Restaurant Manager - Staffordshire

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Staffordshire Job Title: Assistant Restaurant Manager - Ballroom Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire Salary: Per annum Estimated Start Date: 01/10/2026 About Us Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, Hoar Cross Hall blends the elegance of a stately home with the indulgence of a luxury spa resort From exceptional dining and stunning gardens to our award-winning spa, every visit is designed to create unforgettable memories At Hoar Cross Hall, we treat every guest like a friend of the family. We're looking for passionate, positive people who love delivering exceptional hospitality We hire for attitude, train for skill, and support you to grow your career T he Role We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead our restaurant team and deliver outstanding dining experiences Working alongside the Restaurant Manager, you'll be supporting the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, inspire the team, and ensure every guest receives exceptional service from arrival to departure If you're a natural leader with a passion for hospitality and an eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you Your responsibilities Supporting the daily running of the restaurant, including opening and closing procedures Leading engaging pre-shift briefings, keeping the team informed of VIP guests, special occasions, and daily priorities Delivering exceptional guest service and lead by example Resolving guest queries and complaints professionally and efficiently Maintaining excellent product, menu, and beverage knowledge Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, health & safety, hygiene and first aid compliance Supporting rota planning and staffing levels to meet business needs Motivating, coaching, and supporting the restaurant team to deliver consistently high standards Personal Specification Essentials Must have previous supervisory experience within a restaurant or hospitality environment Must have excellent knowledge of restaurant and bar operations Must have excellent leadership and communication skills Must have a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences Must have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Must have excellent organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Desirables Have experience working in a high-volume restaurant Must have a food Safety qualification Have knowledge of food and beverage health & safety legislation Additional Information Full-time contract - 40 hours per week Working 5 out of 7 days a week per annum Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business such as working evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future for this role. Why Join Us Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities Access to the Employee Assistance Program 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues Pension scheme Free Parking Refer-a-Friend scheme Excellent Induction and training programme Perkbox Online benefits and discounts On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions) A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities People say you can't choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours!41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15