The Role

HRGO Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Café manager to join our clients team and oversee the day-to-day operations in their new café.

The ideal candidate will have Barista experience along with a passion for fresh food and great drinks.

As Café Manager, you'll work closely with the Executive Chef to come up with creative and innovative offers and events whilst managing a team in busy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruiting, training and supervising staff
• Delivery of exceptional operational standards
• Carrying out appraisals and performance management of the café team
• With the help of the Executive Chef, implement seasonal offers and drinks based on customer preferences and feedback
• Identify strategies to retain and attract customers to the café
• Oversee food standards and quality in all fresh food areas
• Finalising End of Month files for accounts team with Executive Chef.
• Writing the monthly rota for supervised staff for sign off by the Executive Chef
• To be responsible for the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the food service areas ensuring all aspects of the Food Safety Act are maintained.
• To attend regular team meetings with other members of the senior staff and Executive Chef.

Requirements:

• Proven management experience in the hospitality industry, preferably in a café environment.
• Full understanding / training in front of house operations
• Food hygiene certificate
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• Exemplary management and leadership skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Efficient communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills

Salary £25,837 pa/ £13.25.30 per hour & Competitive benefits

37.5 hours a week, including some weekends. No split shifts, some evenings may be required depending on the demands of the business

Staff benefits include but are not limited to:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays - increases with service
• Development Opportunities
• Free gym membership and discounted family memberships.
• 50% discount on provided childcare
• Discount on lunchtime meals
• HSF Health Cash Plan, generous pension contributions and life assurance scheme
• Length of service monetary rewards
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free onsite parking

If you are interested in the role and want to hear more, please email Lizzie.lee@hrgo.co.uk