Assistant Cafe Manager

Paint Red Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known garden centre group in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Restaurant & Cafe. The role entails overseeing daily operations and management of a busy kitchen, ensuring exceptional customer service while leading a dedicated team. Candidates must have prior catering management experience and a passion for locally sourced produce. The position offers day shifts, employee discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

15% employee discount

On-site parking

32 days annual holiday

Extra day off for your birthday

3% contributory pension scheme

Sociable working hours

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering management within a retail environment.
• Experience managing a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong ability in stock and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a 90-seater restaurant and outdoor cafe.
• Lead and motivate a dedicated team.
• Ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Catering management experience

High-volume kitchen management

Stock and budget control

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Restaurant and Coffee Shop Assistant Manager required for a Garden Centrenear Salhouse.

Our client is the 7th largest Garden Centre group in the UK and represents a new wave of specialist leisure retailers who are committed to offering high quality hospitality and service as a matter of course.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager for their Restaurant & Cafe at an established garden centre near Salhouse, Norfolk.

As Restaurant & Cafe Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of 90 seater restaurant and outdoor cafe area. This role requires an individual, who is 'hands on' both in the kitchen and front of house, appreciates the importance of excellent customer service and can lead and motivate a dedicated team of loyal staff. A passion for working with fresh and locally sourced produceis essential.

Key Skills

• Previous catering management experience within a retail environment
• Experience working in and running a high-volume kitchen
• The ability to control stock, profit & costs, budgets, and wastage
• Excellent people, organisation, and communication skills.

What's on Offer for the Assistant Manager role

In return for your hard work and commitment as well as a generous salary this role offers daytime shifts (no late nights) and the following benefits :

• 15% employee discount across all brands
• On‑site parking
• 32 days (including Bank holidays) annual holiday increasing inline with length of service
• Extra day off for your birthday
• 3% Contributory pension scheme
• Sociable working hours with no late nights and alternating weekends off
• Opportunities to progress and play a key role in future development projects

Usual working week is 40hrs over 5 days, working alternate weekends.

If you are looking for a new challenge and opportunity to join an established and growing business, send us your CV today.