Restaurant & Kitchen Manager (KN4841)

The University Hospitality Department is looking for a Hospitality Restaurant & Kitchen Manager to be accountable for the day to day support operations of Sports Café. Working with and supporting the Hospitality Operations Manager to drive the business and shaping its future from marketing development to service standards and customer service delivery.

The post holder will work very closely with the Deputy Hospitality Operations Manager and Hospitality Assistant Manager of the Café Edge in order to share resources on a daily basis.

The post holder will form part of a large management and operational team as per structure attached below under 'Background Information'.

The role includes early morning, evening and weekend working on a 5 out of 7 days per week contract (36.5 hours per week).

The successful candidate will have experience as a Manager or Supervisor in a similar Café environment and ideally in a University catering environment.

You need to demonstrate the following:

The ability to manage staff and provide team members with operational training. The ability to lead, motivate and form effective relationships with team members and also that you are able to remain calm under pressure, as it can be extremely busy at lunch and other peak times Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations, licencing laws To be confident using IT packages such as Word, Excel, booking and ordering systems Experience in cash control and till systems Previous managerial experience to assist and drive the current team on duty (kitchen and front of house).

Training and uniform are provided, and there are opportunities to develop in the role and seek promotion into more senior roles.

Other benefits include a generous leave entitlement, including closure over the Christmas period, a pension scheme and access to many of the University’s top quality facilities and services.

Closing Date: 09 May 2017
Type: Management, Specialist and Administration