About the Role
As Floor Manager at Dovetale, the signature restaurant at 1 Hotel Mayfair, you will be the driving force behind seamless daily operations. You will ensure guests enjoy an exceptional dining experience and the team thrives in a supportive, inspiring environment, working closely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure smooth, high-quality service throughout every shift.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily floor operations with a hands-on, service-driven approach.
- Manage staff rotas, hours, and payroll accuracy.
- Support onboarding, training, and uniform management.
- Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards.
- Coordinate maintenance issues, linen orders, and stock control.
- Lead by example, setting the tone for excellence and teamwork.
Requirements
- Experienced in managing floor operations within a luxury or high-end restaurant.
- Confident using rota management systems (ideally Fourth) and overseeing schedules and timesheets.
- Knowledgeable in health, safety, and compliance standards.
- A strong communicator and natural motivator.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and calm under pressure.
- Passionate about creating memorable guest experiences and supporting your team to do the same.
Skills
- Rota management
- Health and safety standards
- Communication
- Team motivation
- Attention to detail
- Proactiveness
- Guest experience
- Team support
Location
- Mayfair
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Benefits
- Health & Wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free healthy & nutritious meals on duty
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Program
- Flu vaccination vouchers
- Eye care contributions
- Social events throughout the year
- Wedding and Baby gifts
- Code Hospitality – discounted rates
- Travel season ticket loan
- West End Club – discounts
- Spa, Food & Beverage discounts (30%–50%)
- Guest experience stay
- Opportunities to be involved in charity and community events
- Starwood Hotels & Resorts discounted employee/friends and family room rates
- Team Member Recognition program
- SH University – professional development, courses, and certifications
- Career advancement opportunities
About the Company
- Life at Starwood Hotels is based on the idea that the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way.
- At Dovetale, our signature restaurant at 1 Hotel Mayfair, we celebrate mindful hospitality, exceptional food, and a team spirit that turns service into an art.
- Our culture is caring, thoughtful, and inspired by nature.
- As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way.
- The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in.
- Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.
Equal Opportunity
- Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture.
- We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law.
- If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.
