Job Ref: 215973502

Date: 2022-03-07 09:38:31

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Café Manager
Salary 23-26k
High Wycombe, Bucks HP11
Permanent F/T – Mon- Sun 8am – 6.00pm (40 hours / week within café opening hours to include some week-end days)
What are we looking for?
Are you an experienced Assistant Manager in a café or restaurant ready to step up and take the lead on growing a thriving local independent café? Maybe you’ve gained your skills so far in an established franchise, and are now wanting to use this knowledge together with your initiative to take our family-owned café to the next level.
At the Vanilla Pod Café and Patisserie, we are passionate about giving an excellent customer experience, whether for a tasty cooked breakfast, one of our signature coffee and cakes, or a sit down lunch with friends. We’ve been serving the High Wycombe community for the past 4 years with ambitious plans. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to come and support our growth so even more people come to know about the unique experience we offer.
Is this for YOU? …
* Are you experienced in leading a team to deliver first-class customer experience in a restaurant or cafe?
* Can you bring relevant, exciting innovations to our menu and café experience?
* Have you successfully grown the clientele of a café / restaurant through proactive social media marketing?
* Do you eat up targets for breakfast – on both sales and operations
* Are you a self-starter with a positive mindset and the determination to drive through challenges?
* Are you passionate about learning and self-improvement?
* Are you a positive and outgoing personality and outlook?
* Do you have a strong leadership, motivational and people skills?
* Are you acute in financial management skills?
If this sounds like you, we might have your perfect next role.
What’s in it for you? …
* The opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a real difference to both our business and our local customer community.
* We have a two floors venue that has huge potential for events as well as eating in – we are just awaiting for innovative inputs!
* You’ll become a key member of our close-knit team. We always look for the mutual win-win: when you go the extra mile to deliver results, we go the extra mile to support you.
* With us, you can enjoy a full-time hospitality role, without the need to do regular evening work.
* You’ll receive a base salary of £23-26,000 depending on experience and a share of tips.
* A convenient town centre location with easy transport links (rail, bus, car)
* Additionally, there’s a company pension scheme, 28 days hols (including bank holidays equivalent), and a daily complimentary meal.
* We have a track record of both welcoming and encouraging diversity – in our people and with our food!
Your day-to-day responsibilities
* Managing all day-to-day operations
* Oversee and work closely with the kitchen team
* Coordinating and optimising front- and back-of-house restaurant operations
* Researching dishes and planning menus and pricing
* Weekly, monthly, and annual financial reporting, managing operational costs and promoting efficiency
* Work to company targets and KPIs'
* Maintaining standards though establishing and monitoring company systems & procedures
* Recruiting, training and supervising staff
* Conducting performance appraisals, setting targets, and managing the staff rota
* Keep abreast of inventory and ordering supplies
* Monitoring product quality and handling vendors & researching new vendors
* Ensuring compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations
* Promote the brand in the local community through social media, promotions, events, and other marketing activities
If you’ve read this far and are now feeling that this is the right role and environment for you, then please apply by sending your c.v. and cover letter

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