Restaurant Manager

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Alderney and The Moorings

Looking for somewhere new to explore? Keen to live a short walk from beautiful white sand beaches? Searching for a place where you can find the perfect life-work balance whilst saving money and working alongside a team of like minded people? Join our team on Alderney, in The Channel Islands. Alderney has something for everyone: stunning beaches, wildlife, history, plentiful restaurants, pubs, beach BBQs, sports, camping, fishing, a week long summer festival, and a cosy winter season.

We want our staff to embrace island life and the community – there is plenty to do and the more you put in, the more you get out!
 

The Moorings is a fun, relaxed and sociable place to work, we’re looking for staff who are energetic, friendly, and have a passion for great customer service. 
 

Responsibilities

• The job will be varied, and you will need to be flexible and enthusiastic to fit with The Moorings ethos. 
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
• Oversee the running of the Moorings restaurant operations.
• Acting as line manager to a the front and back of house team. 
• Working closely with the General Manager and Head Chef to develop the menu and product. 
• Responsible for training and ongoing development of staff. 
• Creating and maintaining objectives and targets for food sales and service standards.
• Ensuring the highest level of customer service is met at all times. 
• Play an active role in the day to day bar and floor operations building relationships with customers and key stake-holders.
• Encouraging customer feedback and managing appropriately. 
• Assisting in the development of our events programme and running of events.
• Working with Marketing manager to ensure the proper marketing of any events, openings and updates.
• Handling of cash and administrative responsibilities including rotas in line with targets.

Skills and experience needed

• 2+ years experience in a restaurant manager or supervisor role, ideally in a casual dining restaurant.
• A passion for delivering excellent service in a fast paced environment. 
• A foodie with good knowledge of food and beverages.
• A working bar knowledge and understanding of cellar management ideal.
• Excellent communication & organisation skills.
• Experience in cash management, scheduling and restaurant admin. 
• Good eye for detail.
• Confidence in managing and motivating a team.
• Can work hard but most importantly have fun! 
  
  Perks
   
• Competitive salary plus tips paid weekly.
• 2 Consecutive days off per week.
• Outgoing flight from the UK.
• Discount on food and beverage at The Georgian House & The Moorings.
• Staff accommodation.
• Accommodation discounts for family and friends.
• Holiday pay.
• Meals on duty.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Your birthday off. 
  
   

When applying, please include the following in your cover letter (please note we will not consider applications without a cover letter) 

• Where are you currently based?
• Do you have the right to live and work in the UK?
• What appeals to you about working on Alderney?
• What dates are you available to work from and until?
• Why do you think you’re the right person for this role?

Other positions are also available both at The Moorings and at our sister businesses on Alderney - please send an email for more information.