At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the breakfast service, manage a dynamic team, and ensure exceptional customer experiences.
- Company: Franco’s, a historic family-owned Italian restaurant in London.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, generous holidays, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for training, career progression, and a fun work environment.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and grow your career in a renowned restaurant.
- Qualifications: Experience in fast-paced dining and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 17.21 - 17.21 £ per hour.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full-time Breakfast Manager to join our Front of House team at Franco’s on Jermyn Street, Green Park.
Why join the Franco’s team?
- Offering approx £17.21 per hour or £43,000.00 per annum plus yearly bonus
- Approx. 48 hours a week Monday to Saturday with 2 days off – flexible shifts
- The restaurant is closed on Sundays, 10 days over Christmas, 4 days over the Easter weekend and Bank holidays
- 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays) + additional days given for years of service
- Training & development opportunities including company funded courses
- Career progression planning with platform ‘Flow Hospitality’
- Growth opportunities within both restaurants in the company
- To celebrate you passing probation you will be offered a Complimentary meal for 2
- 50% discount in each restaurant within the group (Franco’s and Wiltons)
- Company sickness pay
- Company pension scheme
- Uniforms provided and laundered
- Delicious meals whilst on duty
- Recommend a friend Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee of the quarter and the year rewards
- Annual staff party
Who are we?
Franco’s first opened in 1946, is considered one of the first Italian restaurants in London which focuses on traditional and contemporary Italian Cuisine. Located on Jermyn Street between Green Park and Piccadilly, Franco’s is a family-owned restaurant with a sister venue: Wiltons also on Jermyn Street. Both are managed by Director Jason Phillips who has worked at the Savoy, the Avenue and C London. The restaurant comprises a bar area, main dining room and a basement area which can be used as two private dining rooms or additional seating for the restaurant. Franco’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the smooth running of the restaurant, bar and private rooms during the breakfast shift.
- Previous experience in a similar, fast‑paced establishment, catering for 80 to 100 covers during each service.
- Managing, training and motivating a team of up to 30 employees.
- Will have experience at making different kinds of coffees and teas.
- A good knowledge of the different grape varieties and wine styles, spirits, and classic cocktails.
- Basic knowledge of Italian cuisine.
- Able to serve and clear a table of four customers.
- Being able to recommend dishes based on the information provided by the guest.
- Have experience and a good awareness of opportunities to improving sales and an ability to anticipate guest needs.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
- Motivation, commitment, success orientated with a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Knowledge & diversity from previous roles to the team.
- Enthusiasm, drive & desire to learn.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Point of Sale software TISSL/Horizon would be beneficial.
- WSET certification or equivalent would be beneficial.
- Right to work in the UK is a requirement. Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship.
Benefits
All benefits listed in the “Why join the Franco’s team?” section.
Breakfast Manager in City of Westminster employer: Franco’s
Franco’s in St James’s, Green Park, is an exceptional employer that values its team members by offering competitive salaries and flexible working hours, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in hospitality. With a focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, you will thrive in a historic restaurant environment that encourages attention to detail and great people skills.
