Restaurant and Bars Manager

We are looking for a Restaurant and Bars Manager (internally known as Peers Dining Room Group Manager) to join our Catering & Retail Services Office at House of Lords. This is a position where you will be responsible for providing a high-profile service for members and guests across our 5 Catering & Retail Service outlets.

This role is typically Monday – Friday onsite at Parliament, although days may change when needed – we will discuss this in detail with you at interview stage if successful. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that loves providing a high delivery of service with creativity and flair and an appetite for continuous improvement in a catering environment!

You’ll be accountable for

- Overseeing 5 Catering & Retail Service outlets.

- Line management responsibilities across the 5 Catering & Retail Service outlets, making sure the team are supported and developed.

- Delivering best service and making sure this is maintained at all times and delivered through the team.

- Observing all legislative requirements including those concerning fire, food, hygiene and health and safety at work.

- Tracking spend in line with budgetary targets.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.

What we’re looking for

- Proven catering management experience to a senior management level in the hospitality industry.

- Management and leadership skills with the ability to develop and inspire the team.

- Ability to communicate at a high level with discretion and tact when needed

It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…

- NVQ level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage service or equivalent.

- Experience of Windows and Microsoft Office suites and the use of EPOS and electronic table reservation systems.

What you’ll get in return

- 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service).

- Generous pension scheme.

- Discounts from well-known brands and retailers.

- Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.

- The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

· Make laws.

· Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates.

· Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.

Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Sunday 2nd July 2023.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HLRecruitment@parliament.ukor call 020 7219 5580.

Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.

The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site gym

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Provide an example of: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, develop and inspire staff.
• Provide an example of: Strong communication skills (including written and oral communication), with personal credibility to represent the department to a wide range of people, many of them at a senior level.
• Provide an example of: The ability to work effectively as part of a team and establish credible and professional relationships with staff at all levels.
• Provide an example of being: Highly organised with the ability to use initiative and an analytical approach to problem solving.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/07/2023