Job Description:
General Manager, dual site Cafe/Deli, £35,000 plus expenses. New opening
We are looking for an experienced food & beverage operator who has both branded and independent experience in running a busy business for food & beverage to step up to General Manager. This is a really exciting role and owners to work with, the site sadly had to close down due to a fire and is set to reopen in November, they have another site due to open in December also which is located 5 miles away so new launch experience would be valuable. The owners have both come from a hospitality background in food and beverage, along with lots of energy, vision and passion.
Exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about food and developing a business within lovely surroundings with a varied customer base.
This is a lovely job managing a daytime cafe serving breakfast, brunch & lunch in beautiful surroundings near Loughborough. It is a great opportunity for either an existing Manager or a Deputy/Assistant Manager looking to step up.
A massive bonus is you will work straight day time shifts only – no evenings ever. And you will need your own transport to get here.
As the Cafe General Manager you will:
1. Manage all day to day operations
2. Control labour, stock and all costs & budgets
3. Recruit, train and develop your team
4. Work in a hands-on capacity leading from the front
5. Maintain high standards, compliance and company systems & procedures
6. Deliver exceptional customer service
7. Work to company targets and KPIs’
Attributes:
8. Strong financial & commercial acumen – P & L accountability
9. Excellent people, communication and people management skills
10. A hands-on lead from the front approach and a very keen eye for detail
11. An intrinsic understanding of legislation & compliance
12. The ability to motivate and enthuse people and teams to deliver results
13. Cooking skills desired but not essential
14. A positive and outgoing personality and outlook
15. IT literate – working with systems & process