Job Description

Location: Gara Rock Hotel, East Portlemouth, near Kingsbridge, TQ8 8FA
Salary: Up to 32,000 per annum- DOE
Hours: Permanent, 40 hours per a week
What we need, in a nutshell
We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager to help lead our award-winning restaurant at the stunning Gara Rock Hotel. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment and know how to deliver unforgettable guest experiences, this could be your next big move.
Who are we?
We are Gara Rock, a Boutique Hotel and Restaurant perched on a clifftop right on the South West Coast path and just across the water from Salcombe.
We're relaxed, friendly and down to earth. And we're devoted to making sure our guests and Visitors have the best time with us. Right now, we're looking for some talented awesome individuals to join our team and help us deliver our Gara Rock experience.
We are a dynamic and growing company, shaking up the Great British holiday. At our amazing UK resorts we pull out all the stops and add the bells and whistles to give our guests the holiday of a lifetime. Find out more about our holiday experience on our website: .
What You'll Be Doing
As Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager, you'll work closely with the restaurant manager, to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the restaurant, terrace, bar, and in-room dining. You'll lead by example, mentor a team of F&B assistants, and help ensure every guest leaves with a smile.
This includes:

• Oversee the smooth running of the bar and restaurant, the preparation for service, as well as overseeing service and supervising the after-service duties.

• To supervise & manage the Restaurant team in line with company policies, this includes daily and weekly staff briefings within the team

• Dealing with customer complaints and managing performance within your team

• Ensure menu training is carried out as per release of new menus
• To ensure good working relationship with all other departments and communicate information throughout the hotel.
• To assist the wedding & events manager in any wedding or events
• Ensure effective control of stock
• Managing rotas so that we always have the right level of cover
• Identifying and sharing best practice with team, including upselling effectively
• Handle deliveries and ensure health and safety regulations are always enforced

One more thing...holidays happen at holiday times, so you'll need to work your magic on bank holidays and weekends too.
Skills, experience and qualities you'll need
We are looking for a Restaurant and Bar Manager that can create an environment where a team thrive, and our guests can sit back and take away memories that will last a lifetime:

• Has proven experience in a similar role in a high-end hospitality setting
• Manage, lead, train and motivate a team to deliver exceptional service
• Keeps cool under pressure and brings energy to every shift
• Understands the balance between guest satisfaction and operational efficiency
• Brings a keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset
• Embraces our values of fun, friendliness, and professionalism

It's about your values too. We have a can-do, fun-loving, people-centred ethos here at Away Resorts, which is captured by our holiday heroes' mantra of Attentive Amazing Lovers - have a read about it on and decide if it describes you.
What we can offer you

• Pension scheme - Plan for your future.
• Up to 50% Discounts on Away Resorts holidays - because you deserve amazing getaways too.
• On-site discounts - Enjoy the best of what we offer.
• Team Incentives - Your hard work won't go unnoticed.
• Life Insurance - For peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay - After two years with us, we've got you covered.
• Holiday Buy Scheme - Flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
• Help @ Hand Scheme - Wellbeing support when you need it.
• Perk Box - Exclusive discounts and benefits.
• Career Development - We believe in nurturing talent and promoting from within.

Our Promise to You
Holiday Heroes come with all sorts of different super-powers, and we welcome them all!
We embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. From our investors, to our teams we love that everyone comes from different backgrounds, allowing us to grow and inspire each other. We'll never accept any form of discrimination and we'll forever strive not just for our product to be unique but our people too. Afterall, wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? In short, we want to bring your whole self to work!
Want to join our team? Here's how to apply
Just click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it's like to work for Away Resorts check us out at .
Good Luck!

Skills Required