General Manager

Your management experience, in the catering and hospitality sector could be a great fit for this amazing opportunity in the Milnthorpe area of Cumbria.

The café and wine bar, we are hiring for, is more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee and a nice meal; it is a hub for the community, a workspace, and a showcase for local talent.

They are looking for someone who can take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business and help drive its continued growth.

The business operates from 9am to 4pm seven days a week.

They host regular live music evenings and private events, which you would oversee when required.

Your new job

·       Day-to-day running of the business.

·       Managing the team (seventeen staff including five full time core staff members).

·       Ensuring excellent customer service.

·       Overseeing stock control and ordering.

·       Maintaining high food safety and operational standards.

·       Managing staff rotas and labour costs.

·       Supporting marketing and local events.

·       Overall responsibility for the smooth operation and profitability of the business.

About you

·       Solid hospitality or catering management background.

·       You may have worked, previously, in a café, restaurant, wine bar, hotel or have run your own business in the past.

·       Passion for hospitality.

·       Commercially minded.

·       Hands-on approach / lead from the front.

·       Capable of leading and managing a team.

·       Able to consistently maintain exacting standards.