Restaurant and Bar Manager - Southampton

Restaurant and Bar Manager, Voco Southampton Central

We are seeking a unstuffy, down to earth Restaurant and Bar Manager to lead the team at our brand new restaurant. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional with a passion for exceptional service and a keen eye for detail. Hotel experience is not essential for this role.

Atlantic Gate is a newly created restaurant concept that will be a key part of the refurbished voco Southampton (an IHG hotel). The Restaurant and Bar Manager will be instrumental in this exciting relaunch.

Our open kitchen and sit-up cocktail bar will create an immersive, sensory experience, making us a sought-after venue for travellers and locals alike with its exceptional seafood dishes, curated cocktails, and stylish ambiance.

As the Restaurant and Bar Manager, you will ensure that each guest enjoys a seamless, memorable experience, from our exquisite seafood to our signature cocktails. You will play a pivotal role in bringing our vison to life, balancing the elegance of fine dining with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

You will:

• Oversee daily operations of the restaurant and bar, ensuring a consistently high standard but unstuffy style of service
• Train, mentor, and manage front-of-house staff, fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to coordinate a smooth and unified guest experience.
• Have proven experience as a Restaurant and Bar Manager in a branded environment
• Have extensive knowledge of seafood cuisine, cocktails, and wines, with a commitment to quality and creativity.

In addition to competitive rates of payand relocation support we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just 30 B&B.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at 250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities - from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just 5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

Valor Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Across the UK, we currently operate 34 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans too, with three new luxury 5-star hotels planned to open in 2024.