Restaurant & Bar Manager

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, New Park Manor is in the heart of the New Forest and offers families a place to explore the enchanting woodland, spot the resident deer and ponies, and relax in the spa, giving our guests the opportunity to reconnect with nature and each other, and as for our team? We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space for our team that is fun, all-inclusive, professional, and rewarding – just as a career in hospitality should be!

We are now seeking a talented and dedicated Restaurant and Bar Manager to join the team at New Park Manor, a renowned establishment known for its commitment to excellence and exceptional guest experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary individual to set their own standards within a brand new beautiful environment.

Position Overview:

As the Restaurant and Bar Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of our restaurants and bar, ensuring the highest standards of service, and contributing to the overall success of New Park Manor. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in restaurant management, a passion for delivering outstanding customer service, and the ability to lead a team to success. This a permanent role to start in September, at 45 hours per week over 5 days (including weekends), with an annual salary of £38,000, plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

Responsibilities:

Manage and lead the restaurant team: fostering a positive and collaborative work environment You will be responsible for hiring and supervising the restaurant team including rota organisation, ensuring payroll is maintained and processed and conduct regular team member training and performance evaluations.

Develop and implement strategies to enhance the guest dining experience: Work alongside the team to create an interactive, attentive, and memorable dining experience for all our guests. You will collaborate with the culinary team to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and dining areas and address any guest concerns, ensuring prompt resolution.

Oversee day-to-day operations: Take ownership of budgets and control operational costs, stock and equipment, and implement and uphold health and safety regulations. You will work closely with the hotel management to achieve overall business objectives.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience in restaurant management, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a passion for creating a great team dynamic, where team development is a priority.
• A candidate who understands current industry trends and food safety standards and loves the hospitality industry as much as we do!
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities with exceptional communication and service skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Why work with us?

• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

If you are a passionate and results-driven individual with a proven track record in restaurant management, we invite you to apply for the Restaurant and Bar Manager position at New Park Manor Hotel. We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to our team.

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space for our team members that is fun, all-inclusive, professional and rewarding – just as a career in hospitality should be!

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.