The Lido Cafe in Brixton/Herne hill is seeking a cafe manager for immediate start.
Hourly rate depending on experience, plus a share of tronc (adding up to £3ph).
Permanent role. 40-45 hours per week with some variation over high and low seasons.
Evening and weekend work will be required.
About us
We are an award winning restaurant and bar situated in the beautiful surroundings of the grade 2 listed Art Deco Brockwell Lido. We opened in 2009 and won numerous awards and built a large return, local and national customer base. It is a truly unique venue, there is nowhere quite like us in London.
We serve brunch, lunch and dinner (in summer) using ingredients sourced from some of the industry’s best producers, with an emphasis on seasonality. Our bar serves fresh juices, artisan, barista made coffee, craft Beers and wine.
In summer, it gets busy, really busy! We open from 8am through to 11pm and on hot days there can be a queue to get in from the moment we open. Our aim is to provide our customers with an outstanding experience at all times, even on extremely busy days. On the flip side, if it rains, we can go from being one of London's busiest venues, to being very quiet. Part of the job is to manage these changes.
As well as our day to day service, we are also a very well-known events space. We are licensed for weddings and the lido is a popular place to get married.
About the role
We are looking for a manager who is passionate about great seasonal food and drink, and about delivering a fantastic customer experience. Someone who is invested in helping their team to be outstanding at what they do.
Our team grows significantly in summer, and the successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, training and managing this team. Preparing them for work in a very busy environment. You will be supported by an assistant manager, and an events manager.
You will also be responsible for ensuring The Lido Cafe meets the financial targets set by the directors, stock taking, accurate ordering, managing wastage and delivering weddings and events.
We are a close team, and a family-run business, as well as a leader, we are looking for someone who is personable and friendly.
We require
A minimum of 2 years proven history working as a general, cafe or restaurant manager in a busy cafe or restaurant.
Excellent financial understanding of budgets, margins and labour costs.
Proven experience of leading both FOH and BOH teams and of inspiring high standards at all times.
Proven experience in delivering events.
A passion for good food and drink.
Ability to recruit, train and develop a team.
Ability to create rotas, manage absences, and daily changing requirements.
What's in it for you?
You will work alongside the directors in shaping and deciding the future of the restaurant. You will have a genuine influence on how the place is run. We are looking for someone who is innovative, passionate, strong and overall understands and cares about delivering an amazing customer experience.
Competitive pay rate and share of tronc
Developmental opportunities and career progression within the company (we run other restaurants)
Staff meals and drinks
Discounted gym membership and use of Brockwell Lido.
28 Days holiday
Supplier and intensive Barista training
Regular staff drinks and outings
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00 to £13.00 /hour