Deputy Dining and Bars Service Manager

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Dining and Bars Manager to assist in the general running of the catering and bars services operation, functions, events and fine dining facilities of Greenlands Hotel. We are looking for someone with great customer service skills and an eye for detail to join our professional hotel services team.  

​​​​​​​Greenlands Hotel is part of Henley Business School and is situated in 30 acres of beautiful countryside in the Chiltern Valley on the banks of the River Thames two miles from Henley on Thames. The hotel consists of 100 ensuite bedrooms as well as conference rooms. Please click Greenlands Hotel for further details about the hotel and facilities.

You will ensure a warm welcome to our guests provide exceptional customer service for all those visiting our venue for a Business School programme, staying at the hotel or attending an event onsite. You will be responsible for managing Banquet and event functions within Greenland’s Heyworth Restaurant private dining rooms, bars and general estate.

You will have:

•   Good communication skills and an eye for detail

•   A positive and flexible approach to work with a strong team ethic

•   Experience at Supervisory level or higher in a similar environment

•   Work with integrity and passion and have high levels of customer service

•   Good working knowledge of MS Office applications

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Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Dining and Bars Manager

Contact role:

Deputy Catering Manager

Contact name:

Laura Elliott

Contact name:

Marco Bernardino

Contact phone:

0118 378 4231

Contact phone:

01491 418781

Contact email:

[email protected]

Contact email:

[email protected]

Closing date: 24/07/2022

Interview date: 28/07/2022

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Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

​​​​​​​The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.