Deputy Manager - PaddingtonSSP have been delivering world class food and beverage experiences across the globe for more than 60 years. We operate a wide portfolio of owned and franchised food and beverage brands in travel and retail locations across 32 countries and employ over 30,000 people - our 'food travel experts'!We are looking for an Deputy Manager to support with the management of 3 branded cafes at Paddington Station - NamPo, Delice de France and the Pasty Shop.The RoleAs Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager to manage the daily operations for these cafes, being responsible for delivering operational and financial results and amazing standards in customer service.You will also be responsible for motivating and developing your team, recruiting, training and managing performance, ensuring excellent product quality and that the unit is staffed appropriately for business needs.As Deputy Manager you'll also be partially responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety, food hygiene and licensing requirements.The DetailsTo be successful in this Deputy Manager role, you will need to have experience of successfully managing a similar outlet such as a branded bakery or coffee retail outlet with set standards and operating procedures. You will be commercially aware with good planning and analysis skills, able to understand a P and L and confident communication skills. You will have managed a team and have examples of motivating and developing your people, managing their performance where necessary and improving individual and overall team performance. You will also be able to demonstrate competent management of 'brand' or company standards, having good audit and/or mystery shopper results to show for it!The Benefits The Deputy Manager will be paid up to £25,000 + bonuses based on store performance. We also offer some great training opportunities, career development as well as a range of high street discounts.