Restaurant Manager
candidate brief
Storyhouse 2017
Restaurant Manager
Manage the day to day operation of
in house restaurant, The
Kitchen.
Storyhouse 2017
purpose of role
newest theatre, cinema and
library. Find out more at
www.storyhouse.com
We are looking to recruit an
experienced Restaurant Manager.
The Kitchen is the newest and most
dining scene, perfect for visiting
the city, shopping and business
lunches, casual dining, pre-theatre
and cinema eating. Inspired by the
vibrant colours and flavours found
in Eastern Mediterranean, The
Kitchen creates delicious dishes in
the heart of Storyhouse.
With an emphasis on sustainable
and locally sourced ingredients,
The Kitchen offers inviting small
plates and enticing mains at large
sharing tables, making it the
perfect place to break bread with
friends and family. All fresh, every
day.
You will have a track record of
working in a similar environment
and role.
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Wind in the
Willows, 2015
Experience:
restaurant manager.
Experience in budget management, stock
control, payroll, and margin control.
Experience in managing a large number of
personnel, with rota management.
Event Management experience would be
advantageous.
Knowledge of compliance with licencing,
quality control, hygiene and Health & Safety
Skills:
Commercial awareness.
Excellent communication, and interpersonal
skills.
The Kitchen, Storyhouse 2017
Mature and positive attitude with a good
sense of humour
High level of organisational skills
The capacity to inspire and motivate others
Ability to work under pressure and deal
with a diverse range of people
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responsibilities
Operations
Financial
Staffing
Take responsibility for the business
performance of The Kitchen.
Analyse
and profitability
Recruit, train, manage and motivate staff
Plan and coordinate menus with the
Head Chef
Agree and manage budgets with Head of
Finance.
Coordinate the operation of the
restaurant on a daily basis
Monitor budgets, ensuring effectiveness,
efficiency and value for money. Driving the
Kitchen team to hit and exceed set sales
targets.
Maintain compliance and high
standards of quality control, hygiene,
health & safety and licensing.
Manage stock and margin controls.
Complete monthly stock takes
Prepare reports / papers on your area
of work for the consideration of the
company and management
information as required.
Proactively make improvements to the
running and development of The
Kitchen during the first year in
operation.
Comply with company cashing up and
cash handling procedures.
Produce statistical and financial records,
assessing and improving profitability.
Customer Service
Meet and greet customers, organise table
reservations and offer advise about menus
and wine choices
Handle customer queries and complaints
in line with company procedures.
Produce monthly staff rotas in line with
annual budgets.
Ensure staff appearance in maintained at
an impeccable level.
General
Act as a mentor to a young person,
providing guidance, support and
shadowing opportunities in line with their
personal growth plan.
Comply with all company governance and
policies to avoid risk and minimize
company liability.
Work as a member of the core
building/event management team, taking
part in managing events and engagement
programmes, and the centre, on a rostered
basis.
This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Reports to Chief Executive.
Salary £31,000 per annum, pension
40 hours per week
Please send a CV and supporting letter
of application by email to Emma Madge
at [email protected]
All applicants must also complete an
Equal Opportunities monitoring form,
which can be downloaded at
storyhouse.com/monitoringform
application deadline:
Friday 7 July 2017
interviews:
week commencing 9 July 2017
start date:
asap
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Storyhouse
Hunter Street
Chester, CH1 2AR
storyhouse.com
01244 409 113
charity number: 1121007
company number: 05541255
Storyhouse, 2017