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Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager – Belfast

Join the team as Restaurant Manager and help us launch our landmark hotel!

The Hotel

If you have a passion for Belfast and you’re a real team player, why not kick off the next chapter of your career at The George Best Hotel?

 

Belfast’s most exciting new venue will see the Grade B1 Listed Scottish Mutual Building transformed into a luxury, boutique hotel with a rooftop venue in the heart of Donegall Square.

 

The highly-anticipated venue is set to celebrate the life and legacy of Northern Ireland’s very own Belfast Boy, paying tribute to the greatest footballer of all time.

 

Featuring 62 luxury suites, The George Best Hotel will incorporate a fascinating museum of exclusive memorabilia, a stylish bar and restaurant, exquisite wedding and events space and premium onsite amenities.

 

So, if you’re ready to take centre spot, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you mad enough to be the BEST?

 

The Role

As restaurant manager you will be at the forefront of launching the hotel’s opening of the Bar & Restaurant in late November this year.

 

The role will also include Hotel Duty Manager shifts, team recruitment & training and implementing the sales strategy for the restaurant covers.

 

Signature Livings restaurant managers maintain the reputation and ethos of our unique venues as well as keeping a firm grasp on profitability and a creative flare.

 

They must coordinate a variety of activities, and are responsible for the business performance, quality standards and health and safety of the restaurant from breakfast through to evening meals.

 

Their key aims are to combine strategic planning and day-to-day management activities and make the overall guest experience a one to never forget.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Works with food and beverage staff to ensure proper food presentation and proper food-handling procedures.
  • Familiar with social media platforms, TripAdvisor, Facebook, Instagram.
  • Has effectively forecasted restaurant needs.
  • Coaches team on how to exceed Guest expectations.
  • Undertake to be responsible for cleanliness and presentation of the restaurant
  • Carry out quality training and coaching in a systematic and professional manner using the Restaurant training program
  • Complete self-audits of the department
  • Be fully conversant with the facilities, services and promotions offered by the hotels and whenever appropriate, offer this information to the guest
  • Prepare, check and monitor departmental forecasts and rota’s and stock ordering to ensure they are in line with set budgets and meet the service and business needs
  • Maintain financial awareness and understanding of how the role impacts on the hotel’s profit and loss account and the company’s business as a whole
  • Control department’s costs through correct storage and distribution of supplies  

Required Knowledge/Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to think on your feet and take initiative
  • Tact and diplomacy
  • The ability to lead and motivate staff
  • Administrative ability and IT literacy
  • Numeracy and financial skills to manage a budget
  • Flexibility and the ability to solve problems in a pressurised environment
  • Experience in improving service delivery
  • Drive and determination to improve standards and profitability. 

 

 

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