Catering Manager

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

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager for their location near Basildon. This role involves managing the daily operations of food service areas, ensuring top-notch customer service, and motivating a loyal team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in catering management, particularly in high-volume settings, and a passion for fresh and local ingredients. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a respected group committed to quality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of all food service areas.
• Ensure excellent customer service and team motivation.
• Work with fresh and locally sourced produce.

Skills

Catering management experience

Running a high-volume catering unit

Stock control and budgeting

People skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager required for a Garden Centre near Basildon.

Our client is the 7th largest Garden Centre group in the UK and represents a new wave of specialist horticultural and leisure retailers who are committed to offering best quality products and service as a matter of course. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Restaurant & Cafe Manager to oversee the refit and expansion of all food service areas at an established garden centre in Hockley.

Responsibilities

As Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for managing the day to day running of all food service areas. This role requires an individual, who is \'hands on\' 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 produce is essential.

Key Skills

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

Benefits

What’s on offer for the Restaurant & Cafe Manager :