OATIS is a fast-growing wellness-focused food and beverage brand on a mission to create a new healthy high-street dining experience centred around the benefits of steel-cut oats.
We serve premium oat bowls, speciality coffee and wholesome food designed to keep our customers energised and satisfied throughout the day. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to join our Queensway team and help drive the next stage of our journey.
The Role
Reporting to the Site Manager and Area Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the café and wider business.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who leads by example, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited by the opportunity to help build a growing brand. You will work across Front of House and Back of House operations, support team development, contribute to commercial performance and collaborate with management teams across multiple OATIS locations.
You will also assist in managing and growing our catering operation from our central kitchen in Queensway, helping develop this exciting new area of the business.
Key Responsibilities
● Lead service across Front of House and Back of House.
● Train, coach and develop team members.
● Assist with rota planning and labour scheduling.
● Act as a first point of contact for holiday and sickness cover.
● Manage stock, ordering, supplier relationships and procurement.
● Monitor stock levels, wastage and inventory controls.
● Drive sales and identify opportunities to improve business performance.
● Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance.
● Work collaboratively with managers across multiple OATIS locations.
●Assist with catering orders and operational logistics with the central kitchen
What We’re Looking For
● Minimum 2 years’ experience in a hospitality management or supervisory role.
● Strong leadership and communication skills.
● Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
● Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
● Commercial awareness and understanding of business performance.
● Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems proactively.
● Flexible, reliable and committed approach to supporting the business.
● Passion for hospitality, food and customer service.
Desirable:
● Barista experience.
● Experience with supplier management and procurement.
● Experience with catering operations or event catering.
● Experience working within a growing hospitality brand.
What We Offer
● Ongoing training and development.
● Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding business.
● Genuine career progression into Site Manager and future senior leadership roles.
If you’re looking to join an exciting, fast-growing wellness brand and want to play a key role in shaping its future, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- What qualities and practices do you believe define exceptional hospitality leadership?
Work Location: In person
