MacLeod Tables Cafe- Cafe Manager

CV-Library • Other • 3d ago

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for all aspects of managing the Cafe and other catering operations at Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, as appropriate within the open season.
To provide the highest standards of product, service, visitor welcome and hygiene/cleanliness of the premises.
Responsible for achieving targets set for financial performance of the cafe business, including turnover, gross profit and salaries.
This is a Head of Department role within the organisation – responsible for the line management of all seasonal staff at the Cafe.
Responsible for the ordering and security of stock and equipment, security of the premises and for compliance with Food Hygiene standards.

This is a hands-on role requiring daily cash-handling, recording stock and monitoring temperatures, food preparation, ordering and other tasks as required for the day-to-day running of this busy cafe business.

This role involves regular weekend working and on occasion, the post holder may be required to perform other duties and/or tasks at other times as reasonably requested by the MacLeod Estate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge:

Self-Motivated, enthusiastic, dynamic and energetic
Performance Management gained in a catering environment
Gross Profit Management & Pricing
Stock rotation
Food Hygiene Legislation in relation to the MacLeod’s Table Cafe business.
Food presentation, display and merchandising techniques
Computer/touchscreen till competency

Skills & Qualifications:

High attention to detail, quality and presentation.
Basic Food Hygiene – essential. Intermediate level – desirable with willingness to train up to this level.
Flexible and adaptable
Customer focussed
Computer Literate
Creative & Innovative
Good Communicator with staff, customers, media and other stakeholders
Strong Leadership qualities
Good at planning and organising