General Manager – High Volume Fresh Food Operation
Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Salary: £50,000-52,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Benefits
Our client, a highly regarded hospitality operator, is looking for a passionate, hands-on and experienced General Manage to manage their hugely popular, fresh food operation based in the Penrith area. For this role, we are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded business manager with proven experience of running a high-volume operation and a focus on amazing service, a great atmosphere, incredible food and a fantastic customer experience.
We are looking for a General Manager with real presence – a true host who is vivacious and outgoing, someone who loves the industry, can lead a large team and provide the highest standards of food and service across a large operation with an outstanding reputation. The operation has a team of 40-50 and the successful candidate MUST have experience of managing and leading a large team with the support of a great leadership team.
What are we looking for:
- Proven track record of working as a General Manager running a large, high-volume operation with an emphasis on fresh high-quality dishes and impeccable service.
- Experience of managing a large team is a MUST (ideally 40 +). Strong front of house skills.
- We are looking for someone who is brilliant with discerning customers & is committed to ensuring the highest levels of service, amazing food and a unique dining experience.
- Strong back of house skills - fully P&L accountable with the ability to keep tight controls whilst driving sales and revenue forward.
- Experience of running a busy high-volume operation with the ability to manage and motivate a team whilst working under pressure.
- Organised with strong attention to detail.
- Experience and commitment to provide the highest standards of customer service - touching tables & ensuring guests return time and time again.
- The ability to train, motivate, inspire and develop a large team to provide the highest standards of service, to develop their knowledge, maximise business and the customer experience by upselling & recommending dishes and drinks.
- The desire to grow your career with a company who looks after their employees.
- Smart and well-presented with great communication skills and a professional attitude at all times.
Salary Package:
- The salary package for this great role is up to £52,000 plus 20% bonus.
- There are also an array of exciting benefits and discounts with the chance to work for a forward-thinking employer who really looks after their people.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. If you feel you have what it takes and want to be involved, then please click apply.
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Please note: We are expecting a high number of applications for this role and will be in touch with successful candidates within 72 hours of your application. Should you not hear from us within this period, we regret that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.