Assistant Manager - Lounge and Bar - 5* Hotel

Yellow 42 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an assistant manager for a 5-star hotel in Ayrshire for their tea bar/lounge – offering lite snacks and excellent wines and spirits. 

This role would suit someone who is ready to step up from being a supervisor or an assistant manager in a smaller establishment, ready to make the move to an iconic resort.

What you need to demonstrate

  • Able to manage multiple outlets and a large number of staff.
  • Effectively manage distribution of workload amongst self and direct reports
  • Respond appropriately to guest needs during hours of operation
  • Lead the team by setting a positive example
  • Monitor employees to ensure performance expectations are met.
  • Conduct appraisals in line with guidance given from the F&B Services Manager in line with completion dates
  • Lead the team by creating an environment in which direct reports can take responsibility and authority for their own work and development
  • In conjunction with the F&B Services Manager, develop and implement Training programmes for Departments
  • Lead the team by communicating effectively
  • Display an understanding of the impact that menu choice has on productivity and profitability
  • Initiate and maintain timely recording of and follow-up of all bookings
  • Conduct performance or reviews with direct reports as necessary on a timely basis
  • Provide creative methods for improving Customer Service
  • Continuously review and improve internal operations methods in own Department and suggest to other Departments how they might assist in general improvements through appropriate forum
  • To generate new ideas for service and products that will maintain a competitive and leading edge over our competitors

Who you are

  • Must be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
  • Previous experience of working in luxury hotel environment at Senior Head Waiter or Assistant Outlet Manager Level or above is essential
  • Degree/HND or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to analyse financial information and prepare budget and outlet goals and to monitor and control payroll and other costs preferred
  • Must be resourceful, creative and maintain flexibility.
  • Be able to lead a team by creating the right example, training, motivating and mentoring to achieve desired ends
  • Comprehensive computer skills preferred
  • Intermediate or Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate desirable
  • Personal License Holder desirable

What is on offer

  • Salary £31.5k or above DOE
  • Subsidised live in accommodation if required
  • Access to a meal on duty in the staff canteen.
  • Friends & Family Rooms Programme - discounted room rates
  • Discounts available at the Food & Beverage outlets
  • Resort Facilities – use of the Spa, Gym and facilities
  • Discounted room rates at all company properties.
  • Uniforms - a uniform will be provided, and items will be laundered at the Company's expense.
  • Employee Assistance Programme – offering a range of Employee Assistance Help Lines.
  • Ongoing training and development, first-class hospitality training & Apprenticeship programmes are available

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP VISA IN PLACE FOR THIS ROLE - FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN UK IS ESSENTIAL