Front of House Manager

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Front of House Manager

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Salary: £33-£38,000 + Tips + Bonus | Full-time (approx. 45 hrs/week)
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role at 81 Beach Street, one of Deal’s longest-standing and most popular restaurants.

About 81 Beach Street
81 Beach Street has been part of Deal’s food scene for many years and is loved by locals as well as the growing number of visitors discovering the town. We’re busy year-round and are known for our warm service, consistent standards, and friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

This role is becoming available because our current Front of House Manager, who has been with us for a long time, is moving into a different role to allow her to spend more time at home with her family. She leaves the restaurant in a strong position, with a well-trained team and solid systems already in place.

The Role We’re looking for an experienced and confident Front of House Manager to take over the day-to-day running of the front-of-house operation. This is a hands-on role, leading from the floor and building on the strong foundations already in place.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and be supported by our Head of Venues, with the freedom to bring your own ideas while maintaining the standards our guests expect.

What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading, motivating, and developing the front-of-house team
* Creating a welcoming atmosphere for regular guests and visitors alike
* Maintaining high service standards during busy services
* Managing bookings, floor plans, and service flow
* Driving sales, managing labour, and working towards financial targets
* Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth, consistent service

What We’re Looking For
* Experience as an Assistant Manager, or Front of House Manager in a busy restaurant
* A hands-on leader who enjoys being on the floor
* Strong people skills and confidence managing a team
* Good organisation, time management, and commercial awareness
* Calm and positive under pressure

About Beach Street Restaurants
81 Beach Street is part of Beach Street Restaurants, a growing hospitality group with six brilliant venues across Southeast Kent:
* 81 Beach Street (Deal)
* The Granville (near Canterbury)
* The Coastguard (St Margaret’s Bay, near Dover)
* The Coach (Hacklinge, between Deal & Sandwich)
* The Belle Vue (Pegwell Bay)
* Samphire (Whitstable)
We’re a people-focused business, proud of our teams and committed to long-term development. As the group continues to grow, there are genuine opportunities for progression for the right person.

Team discount across all our venues

Recommend-a-friend bonus – earn up to £500

Christmas Day & Boxing Day offTeam awards and prizes throughout the year

Long-service holiday benefit – an extra day added each year

Food and drink on shift

Cycle to Work Scheme Company-wide Christmas party

If you’re looking for a long-term role in a respected Deal restaurant and the chance to step into a position that rarely becomes available, we’d love to hear from you.
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