Restaurant Manager

Embankment Kitchen, a new neighbourhood restaurant and bar, is on the ground floor of CitySuites - the No.1 Apartment Hotel in Manchester as ranked by Trip Advisor and Booking.com - and were on the lookout for the best in hospitality to join our team. ROLE: The role of the Restaurant Manager is to be ultimately responsible for the entire operation of his / her sites, in accordance with company standards. The Restaurant Manager effectively manages, develops and delegates to their Managers, Head Chef & Sous Chefs and Supervisors and all key staff. REPORTS TO: The Restaurant Manager reports to, and works with, the General Manager of City Suites to maintain, drive and develop the principles and values of the company in all areas including, but not limited to, the following: OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PRODUCT & SERVICE QUALITY: Leading by example in all areas of product knowledge, consistency and pride in standards, timings, presentation and quality Demonstrating full commitment to the menu and wine knowledge and 100% focus on achieving all service requirements To ensure that sites open, operate and close to the required standards Working with all staff to ensure development of customer relationships and creation of loyal regulars Commitment to Company standards of presentation for staff, site and printed matter. CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS PROMOTION & SALES: To have a pro-active view towards promotions and sales and up selling To maximise sales with staff through suggestive selling and through the conducting of daily briefs & ongoing coaching and training Ongoing research regarding new trends in the market Driving and managing marketing, promotions and events HUMAN RESOURCES, RECRUITMENT, TRAINING & RETENTION: Full commitment to service standards & training plans for new employees Management appraisals, training and development plans & team building Effective communication and delegation to all members of the management team Driving management and department meetings and staff briefings Ensuring department managers are fully effective and productive To comply with all legal and good practice in relation to staff grievance and disciplinary situations To work with the Operations Manager and liaise with the People Department in relation to all employee welfare issues FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: To be responsible for accurate and secure cash management of the business To develop suitable strategies that optimize restaurant capacity Cost of Sales analysis and pro-active management of potentials using sales mix reports Understanding and working towards all cover growth targets for the business Wage management - staffing & rota planning to ensure productivity targets are achieved and costing, productivity and feedback is accurate and timely To be responsible for Food and Beverage Cost of Sales- F&B Shop analysis and stock take management TECHNICAL SKILLS & GENERAL AND ADVANCED LEGAL COMPLIANCE: Responsible for - all Licensing, Employment, CCTV, Fire and Health & Safety legal compliance To adhere to all company rules, regulations and procedures Supervision of Head Chefs kitchen cleanliness, Food Safety and Food Hygiene Health & Safety management including legally required training/risk assessment adherence and equipment maintenance (internal and external) To review and correct where necessary adherence to agreed systems Contribution to budgeting decisions with the Finance Director Profit and Loss management, including Occupancy and Business Cost tracking Financial and stock security of all aspects of the business Job Type: Full-time Additional pay: Bonus scheme Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability TPBN1_UKCT