Restaurant Manager

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary

We're seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead operations at our luxury dining establishment. If you have a flair for exceptional service, team leadership, and delivering unforgettable dining experiences, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations to ensure a seamless and superior dining experience for our esteemed guests.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of dedicated staff to deliver exceptional service and maintain operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with the culinary team to uphold the highest standards in food and beverage offerings.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance guest satisfaction, loyalty, and overall dining experience.
• Manage inventory, control costs, and drive revenue growth through effective management practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety regulations, and uphold impeccable cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in restaurant management, with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.
• Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to inspire and empower a team to achieve and exceed performance goals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for the culinary arts, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to excellence.

The Perks of working for The Kensington Hotel:

• TripAdvisor Incentives
• Generous Service Charge
• Upselling incentives
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 33 days
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount when dining with The Doyle Collection
• Discounted rates when staying in our hotels
• Training dedicated to personal development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts in selected stores and online shops
• Life Insurance and Company Pension
• Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Hotel Incentives and rewards
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

The Kensington, London

The Kensington is set in one of London's most desirable locations, surrounded by museums and walking distance from the shops of South Kensington and Knightsbridge. A luxury hotel with an ambience reminiscent of a private members club, 150 individually designed rooms and suites, Town House restaurant and K Bar, make it the perfect hidden spot.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.