General Manager
The De Beauvoir Deli Co
General Manager
Salary Not Specified
The De Beauvoir Deli Co, King's Cross, Islington
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 20 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: c39fd9915650426e921758c3760a6304
Full Job Description
General:
- The day-to-day management of operations
- Working with the owner to develop and execute growth strategies
- Ensuring statutory and legislative compliance throughout the business
Commercial strategy and development:
- Improvements or updates to existing operations
- Exploration of new revenue streams and opportunities
Financial accountability:
- Performance analysis
- Driving profitability and sustainability
- Effective stock planning
Team Management
- Hosting regular management meetings
- Reviewing and supporting individual management performance
- Effective communication of business strategy and targets
- Proactive recruitment and training of teams
- Effective scheduling and staff planning
Commercially astute and financially literate
- Conscientious with excellent attention to detail
- Well organised and clear thinking with an ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Good problem solver, particularly with arising facilities issues
- Ability to remain calm and keep team focused under pressure
- Good at multi-tasking
- Strong leader with excellent communication skills
- Empathetic and considerate towards customers and team
- Good understanding of current market trends
- Broad knowledge of international foods, (especially cheese & deli products) and wines
- Awareness of London independent retail sector and key players
- Relaxed and friendly demeanour with a positive outlook
Professional Experience
Minimum 2 years GM experience in a similar quality/size of operation, with at least 5 years overall senior level experience in hospitality or fine food retail
Proven experience of business development through personal initiative
Track record of success within multi-faceted business environment
Working knowledge of hospitality service and legislation
Experience of recruiting and training at all levels
The De Beauvoir Deli is widely regarded as one of London's top delicatessens. Alongside fine food retail, we incorporate quick-service takeaway, a table-service café and catering delivery, in the heart of a dynamic, community-minded neighbourhood. A London Living Wage employer, we have around 40 staff across the shop, café, kitchens and office and are looking for a new General Manager to lead the front of house team through our next phase as we turn 15 years old. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to bring their passion and experience from a similar role to maintain and build on our success to date.
Competitive salary
Company sick pay
Staff food and store discount
On and offsite training
Part of a thriving neighbourhood community