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Assistant Café Manager
Salary Competitive salary
Schedule Full Time
Location 350 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UU, UK

Assistant Café Manager


Description

Bluebird is celebrated as Chelsea’s leading neighbourhood restaurant, steeped in history the Grade II listed building, originally designed by Robert Sharp in 1923 as the Bluebird Motor Garage, opened as a Conran restaurant before it was taken over by D&D London in 2006.

With striking art deco design, offering guests a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of King’s Road. An all-day dining destination with Modern British and multi-faceted venue, offering everything from the relaxed courtyard and café to the refined award-winning restaurant and bar.

We are looking for an ambitious and charismatic Assistant Café Manager to assist in the management of this exciting Café. You must be passionate about food, service, and people.

As Assistant Café Manager you will be part of the driving force behind the offering; supporting the Café Manager in planning, leading the team, developing the business and continuously delivering high service standards. We welcome creative ideas and require an energetic approach.

Main responsibilities:

  • Support in the development of a motivated and high performing team committed to delivering clear goals
  • Manage the restaurant floor in the Café Manager’s absence
  • Actively seek guest feedback, responding accurately and adapting as necessary
  • Identify areas for growth and commercial opportunities
  • Support the Café Manager in the recruitment of new employees
  • Assist the Café Manager in training and development
  • Support the management of the cafe budgets, pay role and all financial aspects of the café 

What we are looking for:

  • Wants to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun doing it
  • At least one year’s previous experience of working as an Assistant Manager or minimum 2 years’ experience as a Supervisor in a similar venue
  • Be able to work in a high demanding environment
  • Exceptional service standards and attention to detail
  • Able to interact and work collaboratively with the management team
  • Be proactive, able to think forward and anticipate guest and business needs
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Overall you will have bags of personality, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude
  • Must have right to work in UK

We’re a truly brilliant place to work so, naturally we have some of the very best team benefits around, which include:

  • Industry leading pay
  • Discount in all of our restaurants – 40% off all day, every day
  • Exclusive discounts and cashback options at a range of retailers and cinema tickets at great prices courtesy of LifeWorks App
  • 50% off PureGym membership
  • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free
  • Access to WeCare – a solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing.  You will have access to 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance plus much more
  • Healthy, free and tasty meals when working
  • Employee of the Month Scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • 28 days paid holiday a year, which increases to 30 days with length of service
  • Best in class training – including management development to help you progress quickly
  • Access to our training platform D&D Connect with resources to develop your skills and knowledge
  • An optional paid day each year to give back and volunteer
  • Refer a friend scheme


If you are interested in discussing the Assistant Cafe Manager role further, please send us your CV without delay!

Bluebird is celebrated as Chelsea’s leading neighbourhood restaurant, steeped in history the Grade II listed building, originally designed by Robert Sharp in 1923 as the Bluebird Motor Garage, opened as a Conran restaurant before it was taken over by D&D London in 2006.

With striking art deco design, offering guests a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of King’s Road. An all-day dining destination with Modern British and multi-faceted venue, offering everything from the relaxed courtyard and café to the refined award-winning restaurant and bar.

We are looking for an ambitious and charismatic Assistant Café Manager to assist in the management of this exciting Café. You must be passionate about food, service, and people.

As Assistant Café Manager you will be part of the driving force behind the offering; supporting the Café Manager in planning, leading the team, developing the business and continuously delivering high service standards. We welcome creative ideas and require an energetic approach.

Main responsibilities:

  • Support in the development of a motivated and high performing team committed to delivering clear goals
  • Manage the restaurant floor in the Café Manager’s absence
  • Actively seek guest feedback, responding accurately and adapting as necessary
  • Identify areas for growth and commercial opportunities
  • Support the Café Manager in the recruitment of new employees
  • Assist the Café Manager in training and development
  • Support the management of the cafe budgets, pay role and all financial aspects of the café 

What we are looking for:

  • Wants to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun doing it
  • At least one year’s previous experience of working as an Assistant Manager or minimum 2 years’ experience as a Supervisor in a similar venue
  • Be able to work in a high demanding environment
  • Exceptional service standards and attention to detail
  • Able to interact and work collaboratively with the management team
  • Be proactive, able to think forward and anticipate guest and business needs
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Overall you will have bags of personality, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude
  • Must have right to work in UK

We’re a truly brilliant place to work so, naturally we have some of the very best team benefits around, which include:

  • Industry leading pay
  • Discount in all of our restaurants – 40% off all day, every day
  • Exclusive discounts and cashback options at a range of retailers and cinema tickets at great prices courtesy of LifeWorks App
  • 50% off PureGym membership
  • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free
  • Access to WeCare – a solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing.  You will have access to 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance plus much more
  • Healthy, free and tasty meals when working
  • Employee of the Month Scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • 28 days paid holiday a year, which increases to 30 days with length of service
  • Best in class training – including management development to help you progress quickly
  • Access to our training platform D&D Connect with resources to develop your skills and knowledge
  • An optional paid day each year to give back and volunteer
  • Refer a friend scheme


If you are interested in discussing the Assistant Cafe Manager role further, please send us your CV without delay!


Details
Salary Competitive salary
Schedule Full Time
Location 350 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UU, UK

Skills
Inventory Management
Training Experience
Staff Scheduling
Menu Development
POS Systems
Fast-Paced Experience
Fluent in English
Knowledge of Wine Pairings
Knowledge of Beer Pairings
Knowledge of Coffees
Knowledge of Teas
Advanced Knowledge of Cash Registers/ Money Handling
Customer Service
Food Safety
Leadership
Operations
Safe Food Handling
By applying you confirm you have these skills.

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350 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UU, UK