JOB SUMMARY:
* Responsible for all aspects of managing the Cafe and other catering operations at Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, as appropriate within the open season.
* To provide the highest standards of product, service, visitor welcome and hygiene/cleanliness of the premises.
* Responsible for achieving targets set for financial performance of the cafe business, including turnover, gross profit and salaries.
* This is a Head of Department role within the organisation – responsible for the line management of all seasonal staff at the Cafe.
* Responsible for the ordering and security of stock and equipment, security of the premises and for compliance with Food Hygiene standards.
This is a hands-on role requiring daily cash-handling, recording stock and monitoring temperatures, food preparation, ordering and other tasks as required for the day-to-day running of this busy cafe business.
This role involves regular weekend working and on occasion, the post holder may be required to perform other duties and/or tasks at other times as reasonably requested by the MacLeod Estate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge:
* Self-Motivated, enthusiastic, dynamic and energetic
* Performance Management gained in a catering environment
* Gross Profit Management & Pricing
* Stock rotation
* Food Hygiene Legislation in relation to the MacLeod’s Table Cafe business.
* Food presentation, display and merchandising techniques
* Computer/touchscreen till competency
Skills & Qualifications:
* High attention to detail, quality and presentation.
* Basic Food Hygiene – essential. Intermediate level – desirable with willingness to train up to this level.
* Flexible and adaptable
* Customer focussed
* Computer Literate
* Creative & Innovative
* Good Communicator with staff, customers, media and other stakeholders
* Strong Leadership qualities
* Good at planning and organising
Experience:
* Food preparation
* Working within a Catering Environment
* Budget control
* Customer service delivery
* Experience of catering for VIP private events and functions