Smyth & Co Extraordinary Opportunities for Extraordinary Talent
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Location: West Sussex CountrysideSalary: Up to £55,000 per annumEmployer: Premium Gastro Pub & Dining Venue
About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and personable hospitality professional to join a beautifully designed gastro pub in the West Sussex countryside, just outside of Brighton.
This venue is known for its exceptional food offering, carefully curated wine programme, and warm yet refined guest experience. They are now seeking a strong Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house operation and continue delivering outstanding service standards in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
This role would suit someone with a genuine passion for hospitality, excellent food and wine knowledge, and previous experience within a premium gastro pub or high-quality restaurant setting.
Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the daily front-of-house operationDeliver exceptional guest experiences with a personable and professional approachMaintain and elevate service standards across the restaurant and barSupport, train, and motivate the front-of-house teamWork closely with senior management and kitchen teams to ensure smooth serviceDrive a strong culture of hospitality, attention to detail, and guest satisfactionDemonstrate strong food and wine knowledge to enhance the guest journeyManage reservations, guest feedback, and service recovery professionallyEnsure the venue consistently operates to high operational standards
Ideal Candidate Profile Current or previous experience as a Restaurant Manager within a quality gastro pub or premium restaurantStrong understanding of food, wine, and elevated guest serviceProfessional, presentable, and confident leading a teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitalityComfortable working within xwzovoh a busy, high-volume environmentStrong organisational and operational management abilitiesA natural host with a warm and engaging personality
Why Join? Opportunity to join a highly regarded premium gastro pubSalary up to £55,000 depending on experienceWork within a beautiful countryside setting near BrightonStrong team culture and supportive senior leadershipExcellent career progression opportunitiesOutstanding company benefits available upon request as part of the confidential discussion process
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