Job Details
The Company and the Role:
The Company is setting a new benchmark by combining local produce and a table service restaurant.
They are currently seeking a permanent Restaurant Supervisor for their restaurant management team of their garden centre located in Berkshire, someone with a passion for good food that is ready to continue developing their career with Barista knowledge and experience.
The restaurant is table service with a full menu served from breakfast till lunch, with cream teas proving to be very popular throughout the day. All food is cooked fresh to order and the emphasis being on good quirky presentation using seasonal ingredients.
All meals are prepared daily in their kitchens using fresh meat, fish and seasonal produce. These are sourced from their own farm shop on site, but also use where possible, local producers and suppliers.
Supporting the Deputy and Restaurant Manager in all areas of the restaurant effective running during their absence, in a trusted hands-on capacity, showing organisation, prioritisation skills, as well as attention to detail, ensuring quality standards are met.
Key Features of the Role:
Responsible for the waiting and bar operations, staffing levels, stock control, delivery quality and efficiency.
Restaurant Supervisor requires hands-on leadership, leading by example, always putting the customer first.
Working with coffee supplier partners and direct responsibility as a Barista trainer or Barista delivery experience.
Working in close unison with departments across the restaurant such as Bar, Waitering and Bakery.
Alert to theft from external and internal sources, and how to prevent it.
Acting as the Lead Barista and training others in barista methods and liaising with Coffee Partners
Knowledge and Skills:
To be successful in this role you will need to be an accomplished Restaurant Supervisor or have been in a similar level of role.
Essential that you have Barista experience
Rota planning and or management and have managed or supervised 10-20 staff.
Train and development experience would be ideal, able to communicate with all members of the restaurant FOH team, leading by example and being hands-on are key requirements in this role for you to succeed as Restaurant Supervisor.
Experience managing customers / guest expectations, excellent customer service, complaint handling, within a restaurant or food service venue.
Previously worked to set achievable team targets and goals as part of your team, helping them to attain and overachieve.
Experienced in health and safety training and other necessary industry qualifications.
Previously a Deputy, Assistant or Restaurant Supervisor or Team Leader with viable transferable skills, but they must come from a catering and hospitality or foodservice venue.
What’s on Offer?
Salary range £18,000 – £20,000 depending upon experience and trial shift results
Generous staff discount
Uniform provided
Free parking
Career progression and training opportunities
Great working hours, 5 days a week, 08.00am – 16.30pm
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Do not apply for this vacancy unless you are an experienced Restaurant Supervisor, or similar.
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