Why Join Us?
- Great Work-Life Balance: Primarily daytime hours across a core Wednesday to Sunday schedule with possibility of extending to Mondays and Tuesdays as we expand.
- Perks & Benefits: Free food/drinks on shift, staff & family discounts, pension scheme, and employee support services.
- Growth: Key leadership role in a thriving, independent venue expanding into local catering and community initiatives.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced operational manager who is equally confident running shifts, managing front-of-house, and cooking on a commercial kitchen line. You will work alongside the owners to manage daily operations, train staff, and ensure exceptional food and service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shift Leadership: Run daily operations, manage shift openings/closings, handle cash, and act as primary keyholder.
- Kitchen & Catering: Cook core menu items, prepare corporate buffets, perform food prep, and enforce strict HACCP/food safety standards.
- Stock & Admin: Oversee stock ordering, inventory checks, date rotation, and waste management.
- Team Development: Train, mentor, and guide junior kitchen and front-of-house staff on daily procedures.
- Customer & Community Engagement: Deliver warm, welcoming hospitality, build genuine connections with regular guests, and actively host local community programs, walking groups, and wellbeing initiatives.
What We Are Looking For:
- 2+ Years Management: Proven experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, or Kitchen Manager in food service.
- Commercial Kitchen Skills: Hands-on experience cooking on a commercial line and preparing high-volume buffets.
- Operational Knowledge: Confident with stock management, date control, and shift administration.
- Certifications: Level 2 Food Safety required (Level 3 preferred).
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
