Duty Manager - The Doyen

SeeMe Hired Ltd

Belfast City District

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Wine Inns in Belfast is seeking a Duty Manager for The Doyen to lead daily operations, ensure exceptional customer service, and uphold company standards during day, night and weekend shifts.

You will manage costs, staff training, stock control and safety compliance, while creating a positive, energetic team environment and driving promotions for events. Previous management experience in a busy licensed premises is essential.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year’s experience at a management level within a busy licensed premises.
Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Proven track record of stock management and staff training.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel and POS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

To assist with the management of variable costs such as wages, heat and light.
To lead by example and maintain a professional, supportive team environment.
To ensure high levels of customer service and handle peak trading periods on the floor.
To monitor stock, deliveries, and wastage in line with company procedures.
To coordinate training and develop staff performance and conduct.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

NVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision (preferred)

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 1 Wine Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Micros (POS)

Job description

Duty Manager - The Doyen

Purpose

To ensure that caring, courteous service is provided at all times. In the absence of the Manager and Assistant Manager (if applicable), responsibility for facets of the premises in order to maximize unit profitability and continually strive for improvement. To set a good example to the whole unit by upholding a high degree of Company discipline, whilst at the same time creating a fun, team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Profit and Turnover

To assist with the management of variable costs such as wages, heat and light, and to ensure that equipment is properly used to avoid unnecessary repair or replacement.

Business Planning

To provide ideas, suggestions and feedback to the Manager with regards to promotions and entertainment.
To actively promote the sales for functions / events etc, and to ensure that staff are also involved in promoting such events.

Provision of Excellent Customer Service

To ensure a high level of customer service at your premises at all times, ensuring that the customer always comes first and that there is management presence on the floor during peak trading hours.
To encourage the team to upsell by identifying selling opportunities and handling customer’s needs individually
To ensure that the basic service duties are in compliance with Company standards.

Stock Control

To maintain strict control over all stock in line with established Company procedures including handling, portioning, wastage and administration.
To ensure that deliveries are received in good condition and checked and any discrepancies followed through as appropriate.

Staffing

To assist the Manager in maintaining control of man-hour costs by reacting to increases / decreases in trade.
To lead by example, approaching work professionally with a supportive and caring attitude to staff.

Team Development and Performance Management

To identify training needs of staff and provide accurate information to Manager.
To participate in staff training to the standards set by the Company in order to consistently achieve the required level of performance.
To identify poor performance / conduct issues and reporting these to the Manager.

Health and Safety

To assist in monitoring all statutory requirements and Company policy relating to hygiene, including food safety, health and safety, ensuring that accurate records are maintained.

Administration

To ensure that Company reporting is adhered to promptly at all times, such as the completion of Incident Report Forms.

Housekeeping

To maintain good housekeeping procedures in order that the premises is always well presented and maintained to the standards set by the Company
To ensure that the appropriate POS material is displayed

Security

To ensure the premises are secure at all times whilst on duty and to manage the safekeeping of all assets such as fixtures, fittings, stock and monies.
To ensure compliance with all cash handling procedures whilst on duty.

Licensing Laws

To be fully conversant with all current licensing legislation and to assist in their implementation in line with Company policy

Miscellaneous

Any other duties relevant and related to the post

Educational qualifications

Good standard of secondary education essential, ie, Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, Grade C or above
NVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision or equivalent preferred.
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate essential
Level 1 Wine Certificate preferred

Skills and Experience

Minimum 1 year’s experience at a management level within a busy licensed premises.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel preferred.
Knowledge of Micros or equivalent touch screen system preferred.
Proven track record of stock management on a day-to-day basis
Proven track record of staff training on a day-to-day basis

Personal Qualities

An excellent problem solver with the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
Leadership qualities – must be able to set a positive example and deal with situations as they arise, and manage staff, to maintain standards.
Good communication skills, e.g., proven ability to deal effectively with
both internal and external customers in potentially difficult situations,
maintaining a professional level of customer service at all times.
Have the ability to sustain consistent performance even under pressure, and willing to take on extra responsibility when required
A team player who will help staff with tasks rather than delegating when appropriate

Main Points of Contact – internal and external

Customers
All staff, including bar and waiting staff, kitchen porters and all chefs on premises, door personnel and cleaners.

Other relevant information

Flexibility will be required with hours of work, and this position involves daytime, night and weekend work.

Note: Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position maybe enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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About the role

About Us

Wine Inns incorporates many of Belfast's well renowned and leading pubs and clubs and includes The Empire, Robinsons, The Four Winds and Cutters Wharf.

We are interested in brilliant people across all disciplines.

Start your new careerwith Wine Inns.

About the company

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Required Criteria

Good standard of secondary education essential, ie, Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, Grade C or above
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate essential
Minimum 1 year’s experience at a management level within a busy licensed premises.
Proven track record of stock management on a day-to-day basis
Proven track record of staff training on a day-to-day basis
An excellent problem solver with the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
Leadership qualities – must be able to set a positive example and deal with situations as they arise, and manage staff, to maintain standards.
Good communication skills, e.g., proven ability to deal effectively with both internal and external customers in potentially difficult situations, maintaining a professional level of customer service at all times.
Have the ability to sustain consistent performance even under pressure, and willing to take on extra responsibility when required
A team player who will help staff with tasks rather than delegating when appropriate

Desired Criteria