Assistant Restaurant Manager - Canton Blue

Job Description:

The Peninsula London is excited to announce we are seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for our Cantonese Restaurant, Canton Blue. This role will work closely with the Restaurant Manager and Senior Restaurant Manager to provide leadership to the team along with ensuring an expectational culinary and theatrical experience to our guests.

On the ground floor, Canton Blue, the hotel’s innovative Cantonese restaurant, will celebrate the spice-trade union of Asian and British cultures with menus of creative dishes by Chef Dicky To, along with cocktails, and artisanal teas.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key accountabilities

• Support and lead the team to deliver memorable dining experience
• Support the Restaurant Management Team in innovation, creativity and technical ability to position the Restaurant
• Liaise with the kitchen on daily operations and quality control if appropriate establish and maintain positive guest and colleague interactions with productive working relationships
• Ensure the highest level of Health and Safety and Hygiene are maintained, reporting employee and guest accidents, and responding properly to any hotel emergency
• Establish and maintain outstanding colleague interactions with exceptional working relationships

General requirements

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a Luxury Food & Beverage Outlet with similar standards and expectations (Hotel based or standalone) associated with relevant qualifications
• Prior experience in a Michelin star restaurant would be advantageous
• All-encompassing food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Fluent English communication proficiency, expertise in a second language would be desirable

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

Your financial wellbeing:

• Excellent salary package 
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your medical care:

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your daily health routine:

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other perks:

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.