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Restaurant Manager
Dakota Edinburgh
Full Time
1 Year Experience
Coins Icon Up to £37500 / Year
Restaurant Manager
Dakota Edinburgh

Full Time
1 Year Experience
Coins Icon Up to £37500 / Year
Skills
POS Systems
Food Safety
Microsoft Office
Sevenrooms
Knowledge of Wine Pairings
Basic Beers/Spirits Knowledge
+2
Description

Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry are seeking an a hospitality professional with a passion for great food and wine for the role of Restaurant Manager; an exciting rare opportunity. 

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE 

The gross annual salary is up to  £35,00 inclusive of anticipated tronc payment plus an annual incentive bonus to earn up to £2,500.  

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 45 hours per week working any 5 days out of 7, which includes working evenings and  weekends.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Reporting to the F&B Manager, the role of Restaurant Manager is responsible for driving and leading the levels of service delivered within our restaurant with a strong focus on training our team to continuously be improving service standards. The primary responsibilities of the role includes:

  • Run services within the restaurant through breakfast, lunch or dinner, offering the highest levels of service to all guests. Have a hands-on approach to service and hosting, driving standards at all times.
  • Drive the commercial running of the restaurant including writing the wine list, working closely with the Head Chef to provide guest feedback on our dishes, managing payroll by writing the rota, managing the bookings diary, sequence of service, as well as driving a culture of sales through service.
  • Communicate effectively with all other departments especially the Bar and Kitchen to ensure a smooth service. Work with Reception to increase resident to diner ratios and to provide guests with the full Dakota Experience. 
  • Work closely with HR to support the journey of a team member by being involved in the interview process, ongoing training, holding appraisals, and conducting frequent one-to-one meetings. Implement training plans and deliver on-the-job training to drive the smoothest, most polished levels of guest service throughout the F&B operation.

BENEFITS  

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

  • Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
  • Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
  • Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
  • Family-friendly flexible working options
  • Meals on duty and uniforming
  • Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
  • Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
  • Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
  • Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
  • Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships
Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook. 

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS 

Our location, Ferrymuir, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ is easily accessible by train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park).

We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests. We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as well as three events spaces.
  


Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry.
Our location is easily accessible by train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park). We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests.
We are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as well as three events spaces.
 


APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS 

The successful applicant will have/be: 

  • At least one years’ experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or above in a similar calibre of full-service restaurant with experience in writing rotas, delivering training, and daily people management.
  • A minimum of four years experience working in restaurants.
  • Demonstrable experience in writing wine lists, the development of team members, and F&B revenue maximisation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of wines and high-end service standards. Certification in WSET level 2 or above is beneficial.
  •  A confident leader with a hands-on approach to leading a team
  • Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work at pace and be proactive for the duration of your shift.
  • An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
  • Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
  • Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
  • Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.
  •  An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity. 
  • Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
  • Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business. 
  • Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.  

APPLY 

Please send us your up to date CV.  

For more information on our luxury hotel, visit our Careers page to learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love to hear from you! 

    Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry are seeking an a hospitality professional with a passion for great food and wine for the role of Restaurant Manager; an exciting rare opportunity. 

    CONTRACT AND PAY RATE 

    The gross annual salary is up to  £35,00 inclusive of anticipated tronc payment plus an annual incentive bonus to earn up to £2,500.  

    The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 45 hours per week working any 5 days out of 7, which includes working evenings and  weekends.

    PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

    Reporting to the F&B Manager, the role of Restaurant Manager is responsible for driving and leading the levels of service delivered within our restaurant with a strong focus on training our team to continuously be improving service standards. The primary responsibilities of the role includes:

    • Run services within the restaurant through breakfast, lunch or dinner, offering the highest levels of service to all guests. Have a hands-on approach to service and hosting, driving standards at all times.
    • Drive the commercial running of the restaurant including writing the wine list, working closely with the Head Chef to provide guest feedback on our dishes, managing payroll by writing the rota, managing the bookings diary, sequence of service, as well as driving a culture of sales through service.
    • Communicate effectively with all other departments especially the Bar and Kitchen to ensure a smooth service. Work with Reception to increase resident to diner ratios and to provide guests with the full Dakota Experience. 
    • Work closely with HR to support the journey of a team member by being involved in the interview process, ongoing training, holding appraisals, and conducting frequent one-to-one meetings. Implement training plans and deliver on-the-job training to drive the smoothest, most polished levels of guest service throughout the F&B operation.

    BENEFITS  

    In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

    • Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
    • Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
    • Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
    • Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
    • Family-friendly flexible working options
    • Meals on duty and uniforming
    • Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
    • Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
    • Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
    • Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
    • Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships
    Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook. 

    ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS 

    Our location, Ferrymuir, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ is easily accessible by train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park).

    We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests. We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as well as three events spaces.
      


    Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry.
    Our location is easily accessible by train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park). We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests.
    We are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as well as three events spaces.
     


    APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS 

    The successful applicant will have/be: 

    • At least one years’ experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or above in a similar calibre of full-service restaurant with experience in writing rotas, delivering training, and daily people management.
    • A minimum of four years experience working in restaurants.
    • Demonstrable experience in writing wine lists, the development of team members, and F&B revenue maximisation.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of wines and high-end service standards. Certification in WSET level 2 or above is beneficial.
    •  A confident leader with a hands-on approach to leading a team
    • Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
    • Ability to work at pace and be proactive for the duration of your shift.
    • An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
    • Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
    • Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
    • Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.
    •  An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity. 
    • Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
    • Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business. 
    • Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.  

    APPLY 

    Please send us your up to date CV.  

    For more information on our luxury hotel, visit our Careers page to learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love to hear from you!