General Manager, dual site Cafe/Deli, £35,000 plus expenses. New opening 

We are looking for an experienced food & beverage operator who has both branded and independent experience in running a busy business for food & beverage to step up to General Manager. This is a really exciting role and owners to work with, the site sadly had to close down due to a fire and is set to reopen in November, they have another site due to open in December also which is located 5 miles away so new launch experience would be valuable. The owners have both come from a hospitality background in food and beverage, along with lots of energy, vision and passion.

Exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about food and developing a business within lovely surroundings with a varied customer base.

This is a lovely job managing a daytime cafe serving breakfast, brunch & lunch in beautiful surroundings near Loughborough. It is a great opportunity for either an existing Manager or a Deputy/Assistant Manager looking to step up.

A massive bonus is you will work straight day time shifts only – no evenings ever. And you will need your own transport to get here.

As the Cafe General Manager you will:

• Manage all day to day operations
• Control labour, stock and all costs & budgets
• Recruit, train and develop your team
• Work in a hands-on capacity leading from the front
• Maintain high standards, compliance and company systems & procedures
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Work to company targets and KPIs’

Attributes:

• Strong financial & commercial acumen – P & L accountability
• Excellent people, communication and people management skills
• A hands-on lead from the front approach and a very keen eye for detail
• An intrinsic understanding of legislation & compliance
• The ability to motivate and enthuse people and teams to deliver results
• Cooking skills desired but not essential
• A positive and outgoing personality and outlook
• IT literate – working with systems & process