Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an

Assistant Restaurant Manager

to join our fantastic Food & Beverage team here at Old Thorns Hotel. We are looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality and will work well within our great restaurant team, providing guests with excellent customer service and delicious food. This role will mainly consist of assisting the Restaurant Manager in the responsibility for the operation of breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner service, ensuring all guests receive high standards of customer service and departmental profitability is achieved.

Working as part of our Food and Beverage team, you will be expected to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills. You will need to be passionate and knowledgeable about food and must be confident in leading and inspiring your restaurant team. The role will give you the opportunity to learn and develop, with the potential to progress within the company. This is a hands on, operational role and will suit someone who likes working with a friendly and hardworking team in a hotel setting.

Old Thorns is a four-star resort in Hampshire. The hotel is easily accessible from the A3, and only 30 minutes from Guildford and Portsmouth. Old Thorns offers a wide range of accommodation, conference & function facilities, health club, beauty spa, restaurants & bars, a championship golf course.

Main Responsibilities:

To assist in the day to day running and management of the Restaurant To ensure all guests receive the highest standards of customer service To assist in recruitment, management, training and development of the restaurant team Responsible for effective stock rotation, stock takes and ordering

Knowledge/Skills & Experience Required:

Previous experience within a similar role The ability to motivate, inspire and train a team A hands on approach and desire to lead by example A passion for delivering excellent customer service Able to work in an efficient and organised manner Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Excellent standards of spoken English)

What are the Old Thorns employee benefits?

Competitive salary plus share of tips

. Meals on duty

Staff Discounts

Generous refer a Friend Bonus

Discounted Health Club Membership

Discounts across the F&B outlets

Employee Recognition Programs

Discounted Spa Treatments and Products

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

All applications will be reviewed after the 2nd June 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Gym membership Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Liphook, GU30 7PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Can you work early breakfast shifts? Can you work late dinner service? What are your salary expectations?
Experience:

Restaurant management: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Assistant Restaurant Manager