We are excited to announce that we have a rare 4 month fixed-term opportunity for an enthusiastic Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our Fred's Restaurant at Fenwick in our flagship Newcastle store!
Unlike many roles in hospitality, our roles do not include late night working giving a much sought after work-life balance.
*Advertised hourly rate is £12.15 plus with added tronc bringing this to an annual earnings of approx £31,000. *
About the Opportunity
Assistant Restaurant Managers are integral to our business, they ensure all showcase our famous Fenwick Hospitality and put our customers first at every opportunity!
You will oversee the day-to-day running of the restaurant and be the driving force behind your team; coaching and developing them to fulfil their potential whilst setting them up for success to achieve their goals.
We are looking for someone that is energetic and that thrives in a fast-paced environment. Being bold and courageous is the key to success as you will be working self-sufficiently alongside your restaurant manager.
About you
We look for warm and welcoming people, who are adaptable, resilient, innovative and goal orientated to join us on our exciting journey.
As well as these key characteristics, you will bring:
- Experience of supervising and coaching a team in a busy restaurant environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to motivate a skilled team.
- Enthusiasm for tapas style dining and driving the team to deliver exceptional customer service through menu suggestions and drinks pairings.
- Innate attention to detail and the ability to make bold decisions.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- 25% Colleague Discount (across most areas)
- Sociable working hours
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata for part time colleagues)
- Birthday day - 1 additional day off in the month of your birthday
- Holiday Purchase Scheme option to buy up to 5 days leave
- WeCare a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
- Perks a great way to get discounts, exclusive deals and cashback on a range of products and leisure activities
- Pension scheme
- You will also be entitled to join the tronc system, which is operated and controlled independently
About Fenwick
Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.
Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.
Building upon the success of our 15 own-bought restaurants and esteemed restaurant concession partners across our 8 stores, our restaurant business offers an unparalleled dining experience, epitomizing the renowned Fenwick hospitality.