Summary Newly created, full time role for a small, ambitious café, located front and centre in the ground floor of our mixed use hospitality and workspace building in Peckham. The role will be hands-on, running and operating the café on a day to day basis and overseeing the café & floor team, to create an excellent, well established neighbourhood destination with the support of the Venue Manager and wider management team. . With expert training offered, this is a great opportunity for someone who has been a successful cafe assistant manager or head barista for at least 2 years, and is looking to take the next step in their career. It’s a chance to come in at the beginning and help create and shape the new team as part of a collaborative, progressive venue which is full of life and open to all. We’re looking for an organised, engaging, business-minded person who fully understands our customers. Applicants should have spent at least 2 years in specialty coffee, with 1 year in cafe management or 2 years at a senior level. SCA Intermediate is preferable. Company Description Rye Lane Cornerhouse is home to a huge number of independently operated small businesses in the centre of Peckham. We run a shared workspace (via our sister company Market Peckham) and food hall, as well as acting as landlord and building manager to a music venue, gym, rooftop bar and restaurant. We’re a multifaceted, independent business focussing on offering an evolving, high quality platform for a diverse group of businesses and operators, which translates into an energetic and varied local destination for our customers. As we evolve and grow our operations to launch a new café in May, we’re looking for a professional and engaged Café & Assistant Venue Manager who can embed themselves in the life of our building, and work in a structured and creative way to maximise our collective offer, customer service, local appeal and footfall. Key Tasks: Responsibility for the day to day running and operation of the café set within our ground floor food hall, supported by the Venue Manager and wider management team, as well as assisting in the oversight and operation of the food hall. Responsibilities include; 1. Operational leadership – overseeing day to day operations of the café, managing a team to embed a motivated and enjoyable culture, implementing SOPs to ensure highly consistent, excellent standards, and monitoring inventory and supplies (all supported by the Venue Manager) 2. Customer experience – providing an exceptional, welcoming and memorable experience for every single customer, ensuring the space always looks beautiful, proactively engaging with customers and community to gather feedback and address concerns, and implementing initiatives to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction 3. Financial management – adhering to budgets, exceeding sales targets and generating sustainable, healthy margins for the café, as well as feeding into strategic decision making to improve customer experience and business performance 4. Quality control – ensure the consistent delivery of a high-quality full hot and cold food and drinks menu, created and supported by a collective of creative, highly experienced industry professionals, as well as implementing and enforcing health and safety and general upkeep standards Required Skills; - Commercial Awareness - Strong understanding of café operations and financials. - Ability to set achieve sales and revenue targets. - Experience in cost control and menu pricing. - Knowledge of current trends and innovations in the UK hospitality industry. Leadership & Team Management - Self-starting and highly motivated - Proven ability to oversee, motivate, and encourage a diverse team. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with team members, collaborators and customers. - Ability to promote a positive and supportive work environment for maximum productivity. Customer Service & Operations - Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on exceeding guest expectations, and setting a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all. - In-depth knowledge of coffee as well as preparation techniques and equipment. - Good knowledge of UK food hygiene and safety regulations. - Ability to handle customer complaints and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner. - Detail-focussed, with a proven track record in maintaining high standards of service, cleanliness, and presentation throughout venues. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making - Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and in fast-paced environments. - A proactive approach to anticipating and mitigating potential risks and challenges. - Excellent organisational and planning skills to ensure smooth daily operations and event execution. Additional Skills - Proficiency in relevant POS systems. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Commitment to continuous learning and development within the hospitality industry. If you’re interested we’d love to hear from you!
WAXY O'CONNOR'S & WAXY'S LITTLE SISTER W1D 6DD Full time Bartender; experience required; evenings and weekends availability. WRITE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AT WAXY O'CONNOR'S & WAXY'S LITTLE SISTER IN LONDON'S WEST END ABOUT THE VENUE London's biggest and best Irish bar sells more Guinness at any other in the UK. The team here serve up a warm welcome with a distinct Irish accent. So the vibe is laid back – except when we're watching the big games in Rugby, Hurling and Gaelic Football or hosting a traditional music session. Our team are enthusiastic about sharing their love of all things Irish and building on our reputation for warm hospitality and traditional, wholesome food. If you share our passion and are up for the craic, you'll be made most welcome too. ABOUT THE ROLE Our bar tenders do whatever they can to make a customer’s experience with us a truly memorable one. So, you’ll be joining a fun but professional team who support each other and thrive on getting to know our customers’ needs and exceeding their expectations. Part of that is running an efficient bar, ensuring stocks are maintained, the customer environment is clean, and our products are up to scratch. You’ll also look out for further sales opportunities whenever possible and take advantage of on-going training to keep your skills and knowledge up to date. If you want to bring your personality to work and be part of a small team supported by our national network and all the opportunities that entails, it’s time to get your story straight. It’s time to apply. ABOUT GLENDOLA LEISURE Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to become an expert in your products and want a role that is as individual are you are then you’re the one for us. It is time you stopped going to work and started coming to life. What We Are Proud to Offer: - Some of the best Career Growth opportunities in the industry - Flexible shift patterns – to fit around the other important things in life - A competitive and progressive salary - A monthly variable share of the venue service charge, paid through a Tronc scheme in line with the Tipping Act 2023. 100% of our Service Charge goes to our employees and is distributed in its entirety on a monthly basis. - Wage Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them - Access to professional mental health resources and an employee assistance programme on completion of one years' service - Private Medical cover available on completion of one years’ service - 28 days paid holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays. - Annual staff events - 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues - Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.