About this role
Company Description
Benugo at the Ashmolean Museum are looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead the team at a truly stunning restaurant. The Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant is situated on the roof of one of the oldest museums in the world, the Ashmolean Museum.
This high-end, fast-paced restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience to both regular museum guests and local Oxford residents. Benugo pride themselves on delivering outstanding service, premium-quality food, and a vibrant atmosphere.
As a Restaurant Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:
- 50% discount across Benugo venues
- Enrolment into the Benugo pension scheme
- Up to 25 days annual leave (with length of service)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
- Annual celebration event
- Cycle to work scheme
Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Deputy or Restaurant Manager to lead our team and maintain the highest standards of hospitality.
Salary: Approx OTE £44,000 (£36,000 + approx. £8,000 service charge)
Working 5 out of 7 days. Including most weekends.
The restaurant is NOT open in the evenings!! This means you will be working the majority of shifts during the day. There could be several shifts a week in the evening when we have large events on, during the height of event season.
https://www.benugo.com/sites/restaurants/rooftop-restaurant/
https://www.ashmolean.org/cafe-and-restaurant
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional service in a high-volume environment.
- Lead, train, and motivate a team to deliver a world-class guest experience.
- Maintain and improve service standards while driving efficiency and profitability.
- Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless coordination between FOH and BOH.
- Manage staffing levels, rotas, and recruitment to ensure smooth service.
- Handle guest feedback professionally, maintaining a strong brand reputation.
- Monitor financial performance, including sales targets, cost control, and P&L analysis.
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.
- Drive marketing initiatives and partnerships to enhance visibility and footfall.
- Represent both Benugo and the Ashmolean with pride and positivity.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager in a high-volume venue.
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for hospitality and guest experience.
- Excellent financial acumen with experience managing budgets and KPIs.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive and energetic atmosphere.
- A hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
- Knowledge of London’s hospitality scene and tourist market is a plus.
Other facts
About WSH Group
Revolutionising workspace hospitality since 2004. We fuel our team, so that they can fuel yours, to feel their best, inside and out.
We are ground breakers, taste makers and industry shakers. We fight for creativity, individuality, and flavour. And we are here to show your taste buds a good time!
Each of our teams is as unique as our clients – made of authentic individuals who are fiercely passionate and empowered to express and create, united in their pursuit of serving you the best possible hospitality experience.
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What you'll do
- Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure exceptional service in a high-volume environment. Lead and motivate the team to deliver a world-class guest experience while managing staffing and financial performance.
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