Client Dining & Restaurant Manager
Contract Catering - B & I site
Canary Wharf, London
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 - DOE
Monday to Friday
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading contract caterer, for a Restaurant & Client Dining Manager to join a brand-new corporate dining operation in Canary Wharf.
As the operation develops, you'll play an important role in establishing the day-to-day running of the restaurant, developing the team and building strong working relationships with the client.
The role will suit an experienced manager with a background in contract catering / fast-paced casual restaurants, who is confident running a busy operation and leading a team. You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day dining service, working closely with the kitchen, clients and wider team to ensure the operation runs efficiently and standards remain consistently high.
The Role
This is a hands-on management role within a new corporate dining operation. You'll have a key role in establishing the restaurant, setting the right standards from the outset and creating a well-run operation for both the team and the client.
Be a hands-on presence, leading by example and supporting the team throughout service, ensuring it is well organised & runs smoothly.
Build strong, professional relationships with clients and key stakeholders and wider catering management team.
Work closely with the kitchen to maintain food quality, availability and service standards.
Maintain high standards of service, presentation and cleanliness.
Monitor food costs and support the overall commercial performance of the operation.
Identify practical ways to improve the operation as it develops.
About You
Experience in a similar role within contract catering, a fast-paced casual restaurant or a commercial visitor catering operation.
Confident leading busy services and managing a team of busy operation
Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Organised, hands-on and calm under pressure.
Good understanding of food costs and commercial operations.
Positive and proactive, with the ability to contribute to the success of a new operation.
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