Overview
Cook-Deputy Restaurant Manager — Full Time 30 Hours - Fully Flexible - Including Weekends. We are looking for an experienced Cook-Deputy Restaurant Manager who has a passion for creating excellent food as well as good organisational skills. You will have proven capabilities for running a successful restaurant/kitchen and promoting excellent customer service. You must be enthusiastic and wish to pro-actively develop the business. This is a hands-on role where teamwork and communication are vital. The main function of the Deputy Restaurant Manager is to oversee staff, ensure that the business operation runs smoothly and handle escalated customer queries and grievances. In addition, you will perform the duties and responsibilities for the Restaurant Manager in their absence.
Responsibilities
* The smooth running of the department with diligence, discipline, and trust.
* Ensuring the integrity & security of the tills and till area.
* Ensuring all relevant risk & COSHH assessments have been completed and control measures are followed.
* Monitoring ongoing operations and resolving issues promptly.
* Identifying and tending to/reporting all issues relating to your produce or the team quickly and efficiently.
* Ensuring all colleagues and customers are dealt with in a professional, respectful, and attentive fashion.
* Identifying opportunities to improve sales with good value, high quality, consistent and unique produce.
* Identifying and reporting/tending to maintenance issues in your department.
* Identifying and reporting/tending to H & S issues.
* Be aware of and implement all Food hygiene requirements.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Previous experience working in a busy hospitality venue.
* Thorough understanding of allergens and food safety.
* Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
* Cooking, Food Preparation.
* Flexible in terms of days and hours worked to meet business demands.
* Solid leadership qualities with an ability to engage with a large team to drive service and standards.
* Knowledge of HACCP.
* Professionalism and reliability.
* Remains calm under pressure.
* Good time management.
* Level 2 basic food hygiene.
* Must be friendly & confident for this customer facing role.
What We Offer (Benefits)
* No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
* Security of working in a well-established expanding family business & the associated benefits.
* Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
* 50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, additionally discount rates available for Woodthorpe Leisure Park.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to: Shakera Anderson Restaurant Manager sanderson@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close – Wednesday 17th September 2025
If your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you.
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