Bars and Restaurant Manager
Mill Farm Sports Village
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Preston
Contract type: Full time
About The Villa
Nestled in the picturesque village of Wrea Green, The Villa is a stunning 19th-century country house hotel that blends traditional charm with modern luxury. Renowned for its warm hospitality, fine dining, and exceptional service, The Villa is the perfect setting for weddings, events, and unforgettable stays.
Following its recent acquisition by local entrepreneur David Haythornthwaite, The Villa is entering an exciting new chapter with ambitious plans for growth and investment. This is your chance to join a dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of one of Lancashire’s most prestigious hospitality destinations.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised Bars & Restaurant Manager to oversee all food and beverage operations at The Villa. You’ll lead our restaurant and bar teams, ensuring exceptional service and smooth operations across the hotel, including weddings and banqueting events.
From managing staffing rotas and maintaining compliance to driving service standards and operational efficiency, you’ll be at the heart of creating memorable experiences for our guests.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Highly organised and calm under pressure, you’ll thrive in a busy, high-standard environment.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Nestled in the picturesque village of Wrea Green, The Villa is a stunning 19th-century country house hotel that blends traditional charm with modern luxury. Renowned for its warm hospitality, fine dining, and exceptional service, The Villa is the perfect setting for weddings, events, and unforgettable stays.
Following its recent acquisition by local entrepreneur David Haythornthwaite, The Villa is entering an exciting new chapter with ambitious plans for growth and investment. This is your chance to join a dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of one of Lancashire’s most prestigious hospitality destinations.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised Bars & Restaurant Manager to oversee all food and beverage operations at The Villa. You’ll lead our restaurant and bar teams, ensuring exceptional service and smooth operations across the hotel, including weddings and banqueting events.
From managing staffing rotas and maintaining compliance to driving service standards and operational efficiency, you’ll be at the heart of creating memorable experiences for our guests.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing day-to-day operations of the hotel’s bars, restaurant, and banqueting facilities.
- Leading, training, and motivating the food and beverage team to deliver outstanding service.
- Planning and managing staffing rotas to meet business needs.
- Maintaining compliance with licensing laws, food hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
- Overseeing stock control, ordering, and cost management.
- Coordinating with kitchen and events teams to ensure seamless service during weddings and functions.
- Monitoring guest satisfaction and addressing any issues promptly.
- Implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures.
- Assisting with budgeting and financial performance monitoring.
- Identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
You’ll be a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Highly organised and calm under pressure, you’ll thrive in a busy, high-standard environment.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in managing food and beverage operations in a hotel setting.
- A confident communicator and team leader.
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
- IT-savvy and quick to learn new systems.
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and a true team player.
- Be part of an exciting new era for The Villa with significant investment and growth plans.
- Work in a stunning setting with a passionate and supportive team.
- Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, plus opportunities for career development.
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