Arno Ristorante. A culinary upscale Tuscan restaurant, a lively atmosphere offering inventive, quality driven Tuscan cuisine and a large collection of Brunello wines, Super Tuscans and creatively reimagined Negroni´s. Arno prides itself on intuitive and personalised service in a relaxed environment.

Situated next to the newly built Holiday Inn Express and Suites and The Courtyard by Marriot Ghent, Arno's forms part of an exciting new hub which forms the heart of hospitality for the vibrant city of Ghent.

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

• This role will see you oversee all aspects of the restaurant's operations, including managing staff, ensuring exceptional customer service and driving a first-class team culture
• Hiring and training staff: You would be responsible for recruiting and hiring employees for various positions, including chefs, servers, bartenders, and hosts. You would also need to train them to ensure they understand the restaurant's culture and expectations.
• Managing day-to-day operations: overseeing all aspects of the restaurant's day-to-day operations, including managing inventory, ordering supplies, and monitoring food and beverage quality.
• Ensuring exceptional customer service: Setting the standard so that customers have an exceptional dining experience.
• Ensuring profitability: Managing the restaurant's finances, including monitoring revenue and expenses, creating budgets, and implementing strategies to improve profitability.
• Marketing and promotions: You would work with the marketing team to create and implement promotions and marketing strategies.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high volume restaurant management, with experience of working to a comprehensive pre-opening schedule in independent restaurants, including creation and facilitation of core staff training.

You will have a strong understanding of the unique flavours and cooking techniques that make Italian cuisine so special, and you will be able to use that knowledge to create an unforgettable dining experience for our guests.

In addition to your culinary expertise, you will have exceptional leadership and communication skills. You will be able to motivate and inspire your team to deliver exceptional service, and you will be able to communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders alike.

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:

• Competitive, market-leading salary package
• Comprehensive health coverage, including DKV hospitalisation insurance
• Daily meal vouchers and annual eco-vouchers
• Exclusive hotel discounts with staff rates available worldwide
• State-of-the-art work equipment
• Ongoing professional development, with access to prestigious training platforms like Marriott International to enhance your skills

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, CLICK APPLY today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.

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