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Organised & pro-active General Manager required - strong leadership & service skills
Salary - £42,000
Half Cut Market
Half Cut Market (HCM) Is a neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar located along the bustling streets of Kentish Town. The kitchen is led by Aidan Richardson (ex-Brat), his cooking takes inspiration from a multitude of avenues; from traditional French wine bar fare, the spices and flavours of West Africas staple dishes and the rich gastronomic history of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. The flavours are complex and rich, a refined take on a small plates wine bar menu.
Half Cut Market has a burning passion for quality produce and sustainability. We source rare and native breed meats from around the UK, day boat fish caught in Cornwall and the best quality fruits and vegetables from south-east farms.
Our wine programme is curated by co-owner Holly Willcocks, who also heads up the wine programme at permanently packed Mountain in Soho. We mainly sell natural wines, but prioritise quality, taste and consistency over trendy labels.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager or General Manager. A deep understanding of FOH service, a burning desire to create the best guest experience possible and the ability to lead and develop a team to follow in this mantra is essential. We are looking for a natural leader to help develop and grow the team, nurturing all members of the FOH and bar team ensuring the highest standards of quality, cleanliness and hospitality are adhered to at all times.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced busy restaurant environment, have a genuine passion for food, wine and service and will take pride in the guest experience. You will be an organiser and be able to demonstrate how you have implemented structure into a previous workplace. This role requires a self-starter who is able to be pro-active and work both independently and as part of a small tight team. You will be joining a site that cares about quality and will be working with exceptional produce from some of the UKs best suppliers, alongside a team who want to push for the highest standards possible.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Management of FOH & bar operations, including orders, prep, stock takes and rotas
- You will be responsible for all aspects of the restaurant and work alongside the General Manager to keep the business moving forward and in line with all financial and due diligence targets
- Following and maintaining all HACCP procedures
- Supporting the wider restaurant team with delegating daily tasks and setting in place effective processes
- Being an ambassador for our brand through exceptional teamwork and fostering a supportive environment
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience as a restaurant or assistant manager in a busy, full service restaurant
- A high level of service skills and a demonstrable ability to share this knowledge with the team, growing and developing staff members
- Excellent leadership skills, a positive attitude and a great communicator
- A strong knowledge of GP, ordering, stock management, COSHH and food hygiene is essential
- Knowledge of wine and demonstrable skill to be able to write a wine list and upsell effectively (WSET preferred)
WE OFFER
- Staff discount
- Cost price wine through suppliers
- In-house training dedicated to your personal development
- Trips to meet suppliers and producers
- Training and qualifications, including WSET, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene
- Whole team staff parties
- Staff meals and staff drinks
- Full pension and holiday entitlement
