Restaurant & Bar Manager

A new opening restaurant inside an award winning restaurant in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Restaurant and Bar Manager to help lead its team. £45,000-50,000.

Role : Restaurant and Bar Manager

Location : Camber, East Sussex

Salary : Circa £45,000 - 50,000

Are you a dynamic hospitality leader looking for a career-defining opportunity? Smyth & Co. is proud to partner with one of the UK's most acclaimed boutique hotels to find a passionate Restaurant and Bar Manager for their newly launched fine dining destination in East Sussex.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join a multi-award-winning hotel and restaurant, renowned for its exceptional service and outstanding reputation in the hospitality industry. The restaurant, which opened in January 2025 to critical acclaim, is set to become the premier dining destination on the South Coast. With a focus on a refined menu, elegant ambiance, and old-school hospitality, this is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional to take the lead in creating an unforgettable guest experience.

Whats on Offer

Salary : £38,000 £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Tronc (£5,000 per annum)

Relocation Assistance : 4 weeks of accommodation in the staff house and support in finding long-term housing

Health Cash Plan : Coverage for routine health expenses (dental check-ups, eye tests, etc.)

Pension Scheme : Company contribution of 3%

Holiday Entitlement : 28 days paid holiday, including public holidays

Wellness Benefits : A comprehensive package to support work-life balance

Exclusive Discounts : Special offers for you and your family

The Role

As the Restaurant and Bar Manager , you will be the most senior Front of House (FOH) team member, responsible for delivering an outstanding guest experience. You will lead by example, mentor your team, and uphold service excellence in alignment with the restaurants vision. Working closely with the Head Chef and leadership team, you will drive customer satisfaction, enhance service procedures, and implement new strategies to establish the restaurant as a top dining destination in the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and mentor the FOH team, ensuring top-tier service

Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, including guest relations, service standards, and sales performance

Work collaboratively with the kitchen to ensure a seamless guest experience

Manage stock control and ensure beverage GP targets are met

Implement structured operating procedures and oversee compliance

Schedule and manage team rotas in line with business demands

Utilize technology-driven systems to streamline restaurant operations

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for delivering exceptional service and a proven track record in fine dining environments.

Key Requirements :

Previous experience in a senior FOH role within a leading fine dining restaurant

A confident, outgoing personality with a natural ability to lead and host

Strong understanding of restaurant economics, including beverage stock control

Expertise in staff scheduling and operational efficiency

Ability to adapt to and implement structured service procedures

Passion for food, wine, and delivering an unforgettable hospitality experience

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Familiarity with hospitality software (training provided where needed) :

Market Man (stock control)

RotaCloud (staff scheduling)

ResDiary (restaurant bookings)

Dropbox (document storage)

Mews (hotel bookings)

Lightspeed POS (point-of-sale system)

Flexkeeping (maintenance reporting)

Shield Safety (FSMS & Health & Safety compliance)

Recruitment Process :

The selection process includes a 2-day trial :

Day 1 Induction, venue tour, and hands-on service experience

Day 2 Administrative tasks, IT training, and meeting with the GM

If you have the experience, passion, and leadership skills to take on this exciting challenge, apply today through Smyth & Co. and take the next step in your hospitality career!

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