Restaurant Manager Vacancy

terre à terre recruitment best brighton restaurant veggie vegetarian vegan amazing food
terre à terre recruitment best brighton restaurant veggie vegetarian vegan amazing food

Terre à Terre, one of the world's leading vegetarian and vegan restaurants, is recruiting for an experienced, knowledgeable and energetic restaurant manager to join our vibrant team. If you are looking for a new challenge to help develop our team and learn new skills yourself, this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

Terre à Terre has been leading the vegetarian and vegan revolution in Britain for over 30 years. Founded in 1993 and still owned by the same two classically trained chefs, Terre à Terre continues to push culinary boundaries and create cutting edge food in a relaxed environment with a focus on outstanding customer service.

We believe that fabulous service, great food and drinks, the career development and well being of our people go hand in hand.

The Role

  • Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for the seamless functioning of the front of house operation of the restaurant.

  • Overseeing restaurant set up and briefing the team.

  • Manage the floor team on shift to drive sales and develop our team’s knowledge and skill.

  • Ensure the high quality guest experience that our diners come back for again and again.

  • Keep staff updated on promotions and sales drives, promotions and incentives.

  • Be the point of contact for customer communications and dealing with them professionally and promptly.

  • A main focus of this role is also the presentation and cleanliness of the venue, making sure staff are completing set up and close down procedures properly.

  • Liaise with head chef before, during and after service, making sure that customer requests and all allergies and intolerances are managed.

  • Opening and closing the restaurant on your allocated shifts.

  • With the full support of the existing management team, you will train new staff and top up the knowledge of existing staff where and when required.

  • Have your own input and ideas listened to and implemented where appropriate.

Your Skills

  • Hard worker with a passion for excellent customer service and a keen eye for detail.

  • Sales skills to sell our fabulous products to our guests and help our team to do the same.

  • Previous management experience in a high quality restaurant operation.

  • First class customer service skills and a personality which inspires others to greater things.

  • Enthusiasm for developing talent, both your own and those of the restaurant team.

  • Genuine love of fabulous food and drink and of course you will need to be naturally hospitable.

What We Can Offer You

  • A competitive salary and Tronc 

  • An exciting and rewarding role in a locally and internationally renowned restaurant with the opportunity to develop your skill set, gain new skills and the opportunity for progression within the business.

  • To work within a team that has bags of experience, enthusiasm and personality.

  • The support and backing from senior management to take ownership of your shifts.

  • A supportive structure and encouragement to learn from your successes and to help you learn from days when things don't go so smoothly.

  • 28 days holiday per annum.

  • Enrollment in pension plan.

  • Flexible working hours (in harmony with the rest of the management team).

  • Meals on shift.

  • The chance to work in an established, unique, ethical and forward thinking company

Benefits

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • Flexible schedule

Schedule & Location

Brighton BN1 1HQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

Management: 2 years (required)

Eligibility

  • Right to work in the UK

  • English language required

Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter to amanda@terreaterre.co.uk and matt@terreaterre.co.uk

Join The Team

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A chef at terre à terre, Brighton's best vegetarian restaurant, meticulously preparing a dish in the kitchen. The black-and-white photo captures the chef's focus and dedication, with various kitchen tools and ingredients visible in the background

If you’d like to enquire about joining the terre à terre team, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.