Restaurant and Bar Supervisor

Restaurant & Bar Manager

RARA Bar & Grill

Grovefield House Hotel, Taplow, Berkshire

Full-Time | Permanent

About RARA

RARA Bar & Grill is the flagship food and beverage destination at Grovefield House Hotel, combining modern British dining with premium cocktails, an extensive wine selection and warm, genuine hospitality. Serving hotel guests, local residents and private events, RARA is positioned to become one of the leading dining destinations in the Thames Valley.

We are seeking an ambitious, commercially minded Restaurant & Bar Manager to lead our front-of-house operation, inspire the team and drive exceptional guest experiences while delivering strong financial performance.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day management of the restaurant and bar. Reporting directly to the Hotel Operations Manager and working closely with the Head Chef, you will lead the front-of-house team, ensuring consistently high standards of service while maximising revenue, profitability and guest satisfaction.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the floor, developing people and building a destination venue.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & People

• Recruit, train, coach and develop the front-of-house team.
• Lead by example and maintain a visible presence during service.
• Conduct regular team briefings, one-to-one meetings and performance reviews.
• Create rotas that balance service excellence with labour efficiency.
• Foster a positive, professional and high-performing team culture.
• Ensure all team members are trained to company standards.

Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional hospitality throughout every service.
• Build strong relationships with regular guests and local businesses.
• Handle guest feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Ensure consistently high service standards across breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar operations.
• Maintain excellent online reputation through outstanding guest experiences.

Commercial Performance

• Drive food and beverage revenue.
• Increase average spend per guest through effective upselling.
• Develop promotions, seasonal events and themed dining experiences.
• Monitor daily sales, labour costs and gross profit performance.
• Manage departmental budgets and achieve financial targets.
• Analyse sales reports and implement actions to improve profitability.

Restaurant & Bar Operations

• Oversee all daily restaurant and bar operations.
• Ensure smooth service during busy periods and private events.
• Maintain presentation standards throughout the venue.
• Ensure food and drinks are served to specification.
• Coordinate closely with the kitchen to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation.

Beverage Management

• Develop and maintain an attractive drinks offering.
• Manage wines, beers, spirits, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Work with suppliers to introduce seasonal products and promotions.
• Monitor beverage margins and pricing.
• Ensure cellar management and product quality standards are maintained.

Stock & Cost Control

• Manage purchasing and stock ordering.
• Conduct weekly and monthly stocktakes.
• Control wastage and minimise losses.
• Monitor beverage and food gross profit margins.
• Ensure accurate stock rotation and storage procedures.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with licensing laws and Challenge 25.
• Maintain Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure all operating procedures are followed.
• Support audit readiness and company compliance standards.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene throughout the operation.

What We're Looking ForEssential

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager or Food & Beverage Manager.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent knowledge of restaurant and bar operations.
• Commercial awareness with a proven ability to drive sales and profitability.
• Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Desirable

• Hotel restaurant experience.
• Strong wine, cocktail and premium beverage knowledge.
• Personal Licence Holder.
• Experience managing weddings, functions and events.
• Knowledge of EPOS systems and stock management software.

Personal Qualities

You will be:

• Passionate about hospitality.
• A visible leader who enjoys being on the floor.
• Commercially focused.
• Organised and detail-oriented.
• Calm and decisive under pressure.
• Positive, approachable and professional.
• Driven to develop people and create memorable guest experiences.

Working Hours

• Full-time, 45 hours per week.
• Five days over seven on a rota basis.
• Includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Company pension.
• Meals on duty.
• Uniform provided.
• Employee discounts across UNO Hotels.
• Ongoing training and leadership development.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing hotel group.

Why Join UNO Hotels?

UNO Hotels is an ambitious and expanding independent hotel group with a vision to create exceptional hospitality destinations across the UK. At RARA Bar & Grill, you will have the opportunity to shape a growing restaurant concept, lead a talented team and play a key role in its long-term success. We believe in promoting from within, recognising performance and investing in our people.

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