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We are looking for an experienced and driven Assistant Restaurant Manager with a strong background in restaurant operations to join our front of house catering team. The successful candidate should be skilled in leading, motivating, and developing teams to consistently deliver outstanding customer service.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who can bring the right skills and mindset to the role. You might not meet all the criteria, and that’s okay, transferable skills and experience are highly valued.

• Experience of a restaurant operation from a supervisor level and above
• Ability to motivate, lead and develop a team of staff.
• Knowledge of current Health, Safety and Licensing Legislation, Food safety and health and safety Regulations.
• Develop and implement outstanding customer care standards and procedures.
• Strong Communicator.
• Training Orientated
• Self-motivated, analytical, objective, innovative and assertive.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
• Tenacity though and still being a Good Team Player.

Location: Blenheim Palace Contract Type: Permanent

About Us:

At Blenheim and Pye, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to helping every individual thrive. Our Promise is simple: to support you toGrow, Give, and Belong.

We help youGrowby nurturing your talents, championing your wellbeing, and creating opportunities for you to develop.

We encourage you toGiveby contributing to meaningful work, supporting the wider community, and collaborating with others to achieve our shared goals.

And we want you to trulyBelongby being part of something special, knowing that you matter, your voice is heard, and you are an important part of our journey.

Together, this is what makes Blenheim and Pye a place where people can flourish and make a real difference.

How We Hire:

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, supportive, and transparent. Here is what you can expect:

• Submit your application
• Application review, Shortlisting and Interview invites sent to shortlisted candidates
• Interview (we can share questions in advance if helpful)
• Role-related task (this will be role dependant and can be adjusted or removed to suit your needs)

Feedback provided at every stage

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to making our process accessible for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please contact our People Team atpeopleteam@blenhiempalace.com. We are happy to support you.

What’s in it for you:

• Staff Discounts
  • 20% on Blenheim retail
  • 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
  • 30% at The Orangery
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Bicycles and Electric Vehicles
• Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits including:
  • Instant discounts
  • Discount on Days Out
  • Day Passes for Family and Friends
  • Monthly Adventure Play Visit
  • Shopping Cards
  • Weekly Shop Discounts
  • Gym Scheme and Much More!
• Competitive Pension
• Complimentary Event Tickets
• Annual Pass for yourself and a family member
• Staff Events
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Free Fruit Wednesday
• Free breakfast on Friday
• Monthly Sharing a Sense of Belonging Events
• Free Eye Test and a contribution for Glasses
• Long Service Award
• Onsite Parking
• Free Blenheim Christmas Tree

Benefits vary from contract type; these will be confirmed to you in our welcome letter.