Catering Manager

Ineïs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic garden centre is seeking a dedicated Restaurant and Cafe Manager to enhance its food service operations. This role involves overseeing a team while delivering exceptional customer service and managing all aspects of the restaurant. With competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to grow within a respected company, it's an exciting opportunity for experienced candidates passionate about fresh, local produce.

Benefits

15% employee discount

On-site parking

28 days annual holiday, increasing to 32

Extra day off for birthday

3% contributory pension scheme

Opportunities for team development

Qualifications

• Previous catering management experience within a retail environment.
• Experience working in a high-volume, high-quality restaurant.
• Ability to manage costs and budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of all food service areas.
• Motivate and lead a dedicated team of staff.
• Ensure excellent customer service and quality control.

Skills

Catering management experience

High-volume restaurant experience

Stock control

People skills

Communication skills

Job description

Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager required for a Garden Centre near Salhouse, Norfolk.

Our client is the 7th largest Garden Centre group in the UK and represents a new wave of specialist horticultural and leisure retailers committed to offering the best quality products and service. 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 the South Nottingham area.

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of all food service areas. This role requires a hands-on individual who appreciates the importance of excellent customer service and can lead and motivate a dedicated team of staff. A passion for working with fresh and locally sourced produce is essential.

Key Skills

1. Previous catering management experience within a retail environment
2. Experience working in a high-volume, high-quality restaurant
3. The ability to control stock, profit & costs, budgets, and wastage
4. Excellent people, organisation, and communication skills

What's On Offer For The Restaurant & Cafe Manager

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

• 15% employee discount across all brands
• On-site parking
• 28 days (including Bank holidays) annual holiday, increasing to 32 days in line with length of service
• Extra day off for your birthday
• 3% Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress and play a key role in training & development of the team

Usual working week is 45 hours 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.