Work by the sea

A Grade II listed Georgian house above the Royal Harbour, with 14 bedrooms, a sea-view restaurant and a busy weddings calendar. We are a small team, and we look for people who care about the details.

Current Vacancies

Two roles are open at the moment. If one sounds like you, send your CV and a short covering note and we will be in touch.

Restaurant Manager

£35,000 – £38,000 per year

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead the operation of our luxury boutique hotel restaurant. You will bring strong leadership, a real passion for hospitality and a full understanding of food service management. The role is about delivering exceptional guest experiences, holding high standards of food safety and quality, and leading a dedicated team in a refined setting.

Full-time In person, Ramsgate Restaurant

What you will do

Manage daily restaurant operations and keep service running smoothly
Supervise and motivate the team, including servers, kitchen staff and baristas, and build a positive working environment
Oversee food preparation and cooking to uphold high culinary standards
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards at all times
Coordinate food production, presentation and service to get the best out of every guest visit
Organise staff schedules, training programmes and performance appraisals
Monitor stock levels and liaise with suppliers so quality ingredients are always available
Handle guest enquiries, complaints and special requests with professionalism and tact
Maintain standards of cleanliness, organisation and overall ambience in the restaurant
Work with hotel management on marketing initiatives and special events

What we are looking for

Proven supervisory experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting
Extensive restaurant experience with a strong background in food preparation, cooking and food safety
Demonstrable team management skills, with the ability to lead and inspire
Experience in hotels or fine dining is highly desirable
Knowledge of culinary techniques, food production processes and kitchen operations
Barista experience or bar management skills are an advantage
Strong leadership qualities and excellent organisational skills

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Employee discount

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Sales Manager

£14.00 – £15.00 per hour

Reporting to the General Manager and Director, you will drive revenue across all market segments, with a particular focus on corporate business, meetings and events, and local partnerships. The role carries a small amount of basic marketing responsibility, but the emphasis is firmly on proactive sales and developing new and existing business.

You will create and implement the hotel’s sales and marketing plan, identifying opportunities to increase market share and profitability while supporting delivery of revenue targets.

Part-time Hybrid remote, Ramsgate Sales & marketing

What you will do

Work closely with the GM and Director to retain and grow existing business and identify new opportunities
Research competitor activity, market trends and rate intelligence to identify target business
Support annual budget preparation and deliver agreed sales strategies
Source, secure and contract new and repeat business across all market sectors, with particular emphasis on corporate meetings, events and banqueting
Prepare account development plans for major clients
Use brand sales initiatives and tools to drive business performance
Support the marketing team with database management and data capture
Identify and develop mutually beneficial partnerships with local attractions and businesses
Coordinate local marketing activity and assist with sales collateral production
Work alongside the marketing team to keep the hotel’s local social media presence and online content accurate and up to date
Maximise local PR opportunities where appropriate
Promote a strong sales culture throughout the hotel and engage the wider team
Represent the hotel at networking events, seminars and local business functions

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How to Apply

Email your CV and a short covering note, or call and ask for the General Manager.

enquiries@thehouseatramsgate.co.uk

+44 1843 606 630

The House Hotel, Albion Place, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8HQ

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