Restaurant & Bar Manager

Restaurant & Bar Manager Perched on Brayford Marina in the heart of Lincoln, the Double. Tree by Hilton Hotel Lincoln serves as a perfect backdrop for any type of gathering including conferences, business meetings, weddings, receptions, leisure stays, and celebrations. This downtown hotel features fully air-conditioned flexible event space.

The hotel's full catering and banquet service includes delicious offerings which can be tailored to cater for any type of event. From business conferences to cocktail parties and weddings, this downtown hotel serves as a stylish backdrop for every occasion. Enjoy the hotel's relaxing, yet professional atmosphere with contemporary style, as well as its proximity to local Lincoln attractions and shopping.

Stroll along the cobbled streets of the historic Bailgate area or visit the majestic Lincoln Cathedral and discover the rich history of the Lincoln Castle. Lead with Purpose. Create Exceptional Experiences. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Restaurant & Bar Manager to lead our food and beverage operation, delivering outstanding guest experiences, developing a high-performing team and driving commercial success.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and bar, maintaining exceptional service standards and ensuring guests enjoy memorable experiences in a welcoming environment. If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading people and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us? Team Member Programme with £50 Bed & Breakfast stays across participating leaf HOSPITALITY hotels 50% food and beverage discount Discounted stays across the global Hilton portfolio Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Hapi discounts platform Long Service Recognition Awards Recognition and reward programmes Five additional days annual leave from day one Enhanced family-friendly benefits Learning and development opportunities The Opportunity As Restaurant & Bar Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operation and performance of the restaurant and bar, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strong team engagement and efficient service delivery.

You'll lead and develop your team, oversee operational standards and work closely with kitchen and hotel teams to maximise guest satisfaction and commercial performance.

Your role

will be central to creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere while ensuring both outlets operate effectively and achieve their objectives. What You'll Be Doing Lead the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and bar, ensuring exceptional service standards Recruit, train, coach and develop food and beverage team members Create a positive and engaging environment for guests and team members Monitor and improve guest satisfaction and service quality Manage staffing levels, rotas and operational resources effectively Drive revenue opportunities while maintaining excellent guest experiences Monitor costs, stock levels and departmental performance Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety and company standards Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve issues effectively Work collaboratively with kitchen and hotel teams to deliver operational excellence What We're Looking For Previous experience in a food and beverage management or hospitality leadership role Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences Strong leadership and team development skills Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Good commercial awareness and understanding of business performance Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Positive, proactive and hands-on leadership style About leaf HOSPITALITY leaf HOSPITALITY is a hotel management company trusted by owners to operate branded and independent hotels across the UK.

Since 2007, we've managed every property as if it were our own, combining commercial expertise with a people-first approach. We build strong teams, create memorable guest experiences and deliver long-term success for our hotels, owners and communities. Everything we do is guided by one principle: be EXCELLENT. Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to succeed.

We celebrate individuality and believe diverse perspectives help us deliver better experiences for our guests, teams and communities.