Assistant Cafe Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent garden centre group in Norwich is looking for an Assistant Manager for their Restaurant & Cafe. The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of a busy restaurant and outdoor café, ensuring excellent customer service and leading a dedicated team. With a passion for fresh, locally sourced produce, the Assistant Manager will play a vital role in the business's growth while enjoying daytime shifts and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

15% employee discount across all brands

On-site parking

32 days annual holiday increasing with length of service

Extra day off for your birthday

3% contributory pension scheme

Sociable working hours with no late nights

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous catering management experience in a retail environment required.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen is essential.
• Ability to manage costs, budgets, and stock effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a 90-seater restaurant and outdoor café.
• Lead and motivate a dedicated team focusing on excellent customer service.
• Work hands-on in both the kitchen and front of house.

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

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.