Isaacs Restaurant Manager

Isaacs isn’t your average hotel restaurant — it’s a place where great food, great service, and great music meet. By day it’s a modern British brasserie with a French twist; by night, the lights drop, the tempo rises, and Downstairs at The Grand comes alive with live jazz, craft cocktails, and that unmistakable speakeasy buzz.We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to join Isaacs at The Grand Hotel Birmingham, who can bring the best out of both spaces — someone who can glide through a busy breakfast service, charm guests over dinner, and lead the team confidently through a packed late-night music performance.If you’ve got natural charisma, a love of great food and great music, and the leadership style that makes people want to follow you, you’ll feel right at home at Isaacs.What you’ll be doingLeading the team with confidence, warmth, and a consistently welcoming presence.Overseeing seamless service across breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service, and the late-night jazz bar.Knowing our menus inside out and guiding guests with spot-on recommendations.Working closely with kitchen and bar colleagues to deliver smooth, standout service.Managing staffing, stock, and standards to keep everything running effortlessly.What you’ll bringExperience leading a high-quality restaurant or bar team.A natural ability to connect with guests and colleagues alike.Calm control during busy dining periods and lively late-night events.Confidence with booking systems, rotas, and stock management.Flexibility across evenings and weekends — and a genuine love for hospitality.If this sounds like your kind of place, apply today and see what you could bring to Isaacs at The Grand Hotel BirminghamThe Pay & BenefitsAt the Grand Hotel Birmingham we make every effort to reward and recognise the loyalty and hard work you provide:Salary: £40,000 per annum - plus gratuities and service charge to help your earning potentialStay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as £50, with special rates for friends and familyGet 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere locationExplore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.Earn extra cash through our employee referral scheme.Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periodsTake advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we"ll treat you to an annual complimentary stay at The Grand Hotel or any De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones – which increase year on yearWe believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.Take advantage of career development opportunities and apprenticeship programmesRegular team appreciation events and monthly recognition programmesCareer development opportunities – including access to nationally recognised, funded apprenticeship programmes31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive seasonBirmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings; a landmark Grade II* listed property combining beautifully restored original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.The Grand Hotel Birmingham features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail lounge bar, a British brasserie serving cuisine with a touch of French flair, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as our spectacular Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.We warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues. #J-18808-Ljbffr