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Assistant Front of House Manager- Full Time - job post

Downham Hall
Billericay East
£29,000 - £34,000 a year - Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • £29,000 - £34,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability

Location

Billericay East

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager (2 AA Rosette)

The Opportunity

Are you an ambitious hospitality professional with a passion for fine dining? Downham Hall is a 2 AA-Rosette restaurant with 5 star rooms set in the heart of the Essex countryside. Following our recent opening, we are seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager to lead our Front of House team and oversee our bespoke evening events.

With 2 AA Rosettes and a commitment to excellence, we offer a "blank canvas" for the right candidate to carve out their niche and grow alongside the business.

The Role

You will work closely with the Owners, Head Chef, and Operations Manager to nurture this new venue. You will be responsible for:

  • Daily Operations: Leading the restaurant and bar service for lunch, Afternoon Tea, and 2 AA Rosette evening dining.
  • Events Management: Taking the lead on intimate, food-focused weddings and private dining events.
  • Team Leadership: Mentoring a small, passionate team to maintain and exceed rosette standards.
  • Business Growth: Assisting with the promotion and "nurturing" of the restaurant to reach new accolades.
  • Service Excellence: Ensuring exceptional wine knowledge and high-end service standards are met consistently.

Shift Pattern

  • Full-time hours including evenings and weekends.
  • A mix of restaurant service and event supervision.

Requirements

  • Experience: Proven leadership experience within a fine dining restaurant or luxury hotel environment.
  • Expertise: Strong wine knowledge and experience working to Rosette/Michelin standards.
  • Skills: Exceptional organisational and communication skills; the ability to lead autonomously.
  • Traits: Drive, ambition, and a genuine love for the "theatre" of hospitality.
  • Transport: Due to our beautiful countryside location, access to private transport is essential.

Why Join Us?

  • Work in a stunning, high-spec 5-star environment.
  • Be part of a friendly, family-run team that values hard work and creativity.
  • Real autonomy to influence the direction of a new and growing business.
  • Competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

If you have the drive to push a venue to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your CV.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Billericay East (Essex): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Hospitality: 3 years (required)

Language:

  • english (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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