Why Join Us?
- Great Work-Life Balance & Growth: Predictable daytime shifts on a core Wednesday – Sunday schedule (08:30–16:30 later start on Sundays), with exciting scope to expand shifts to Mondays and Tuesdays as operations grow.
- Free Shift Meals: Complimentary food and drinks while on shift, plus generous staff and family discounts.
- Bright Exchange Discounts: Exclusive savings on daily essentials, high-street shopping, cinema tickets, major supermarkets (such as Sainsbury's and Asda), dining out, and travel.
- Modern Operations & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and confidential support, plus total schedule clarity via the Bright HR app with a guaranteed 4-week advance digital rota.
- Financial & Career Growth: Workplace pension scheme and a key leadership role in a fast-growing venue expanding into corporate catering and local 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, ensure efficient shift closures, and maintain exceptional food and service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shift Leadership: Run daily operations, lead opening and closing procedures (08:30 setup / 16:30 close finish), manage labor efficiency, 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 to ensure efficient, high-standard shifts.
- Customer & Community Engagement: Deliver warm hospitality, build connections with regular guests, and actively host local community programs, walking groups, wellbeing initiatives, and occasional scheduled evening events (with TOIL/advance notice).
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 team management, stock control, date rotation, and efficient shift close-downs.
- Certifications: Level 2 Food Safety required (Level 3 preferred).
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
