Deputy General Manager – Manchester – Upmarket Restaurant

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

A Deputy General Manager is needed for this upmarket, high volume and premium casual dining restaurant in the centre of Manchester.

The plush interior creates a luxurious ambience with moody lighting and comfy seating creating the perfect environment for guests; whether sitting down to a delicious meal or a beautifully prepared cocktail.

The restaurant serves a large number of covers; therefore, they are looking for somebody who is sharp with an eye for detail and has strong experience working in restaurants that cater for high seating capacity and in high-quality establishments.

The bar is also very busy and has a fantastic reputation on the Manchester high-end bar scene.

• Competitive salary plus service charge
• Ongoing training and development

They are popular with private functions and events and draw customers for both their eclectic food menus – serving both traditional British and modern dishes inspired by global cuisines – as well as for drinks, with attractive menus featuring an excellent array of wines as well as both classic and bespoke cocktails.

They are looking for a Deputy General Manager with a background in a similar standard of restaurant to provide leadership and inspire the front of house team.

You will need to be calm under pressure and have a passion for excellent customer service, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout.

As Deputy General Manager you will:

• Report directly to the General Manager and run the restaurant in their absence
• Have a friendly, yet professional persona
• Have experience of working within a busy and high-volume restaurant
• Be a strong team player and be able to lead by example to ensure your high standards filter through your team
• Have a passion for food, have lots of flair, and be able to deal with day-to-day issues regarding front of house and back of house operations
• Have a passion to help drive the business forward from the forefront

If you are looking for an exciting yet rewarding new challenge, then this is a fantastic opportunity.