Restaurant & Cafe Manager — Lead 100-Seat Cafe

Paint Red; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre group in the UK seeks a Restaurant & Cafe Manager to join their team in Basildon. The role involves managing the daily operations of a 100-seater restaurant, ensuring that high-quality food service is delivered while managing stock and budgets efficiently. Candidates should have experience in catering management within a retail environment and a passion for fresh, locally sourced produce. This is a hands-on position requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in catering management within a retail setting.
• Experience leading teams in a busy catering environment.
• Proven ability to manage stock and control costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of a 100-seater restaurant.
• Ensure excellent customer service standards are met.
• Lead and motivate the catering team.

Skills

Catering management experience

High-volume catering unit experience

Stock control

Budget management

Communication skills

Job description

A leading garden centre group in the UK seeks a Restaurant & Cafe Manager to join their team in Basildon. The role involves managing the daily operations of a 100-seater restaurant, ensuring that high-quality food service is delivered while managing stock and budgets efficiently. Candidates should have experience in catering management within a retail environment and a passion for fresh, locally sourced produce. This is a hands-on position requiring strong leadership and communication skills.