Restaurant Manager

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 [email protected] and [email protected]

Management: 2 years (required), Right to work in the UK, English language required

Company events, Company pension, Discounted or free food, Employee discount, Flexible schedule