General Manager - C&E Venue

Knowhow Recruitment ,
London, Greater London
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Company Description The is a truly AMAZING role, situated in one of London most prestigious venues; opened in the mid-18th century, it has a wealth of history and importance the area and the UK We are looking for an equally prestigious Venue Director to take the helm of this multi-functional venue. You will look after the following operations: * Restaurants (Michelin Starred) * Coffee Shop * Bar * Cafe & Bar * Weddings * Conference & Events * Private Dining * Outside Events * Large Summer & Winter Outdoor Event This venue is busy all year round and need a strong leader to manage the whole operation with their team. For this role you must be a TRUE OPERATOR within a prestigious food services background. Job Description As the Venue Director you will lead and develop your team of Managers, Catering Manager, Head Chefs and Chef Managers to provide exceptional service to our clients. Reporting direct into the Regional Operations Director, you will need to be a lively, people orientated and have a passion for truly motivating, inspiring and leading your teams. Salary & Benefits * 50,000 - 60,000 Basic Salary * Bonus scheme (up to 20% of salary) * Life insurance * Discounted/free food * Company events & social hours * On-site parking * Most of all future progression within a global business You will also manage client and stakeholder relationships whilst ensuring contractual compliance and adherence to company policies. Accurately review business performance and ensure the delivery of key financial targets. * Develop and lead your team of Managers supporting them in development and performance. * Champion the development and execution of a first-rate food resources, people and skills to do so (covering Employee Dining, Retail, Healthy Eating and Hospitality) * Ensure consistency and exceptional service is delivered to our consumers - using coaching, auditing and good performance management. * Ensure tactical business plans are in place and being followed in all your accounts -including food, sales performance, people and finance. Have you got the following? * Excellent understanding of Catering Management, Service level Specification and performance management delivery. * Experience managing high turnover client business with a mix of cost plus and commercial business. A polished professional with excellent human skills as well as business acumen is a must. * 3 -5 years' experience in a similar role. * Strong influencing, coaching and people development skills. * Experience of leading and managing large and complex teams to deliver results. * A self-starter. Excited about food, service and people and has their finger on the pulse of what is current and trending. * Demonstrated leadership capability. * Able to build partnership relationships quickly with colleagues and clients. * Able to drive change with effective project and stakeholder management skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proactive, pragmatic and commercial approach. This type of venue and role doesn't happen often if you're a current General Manger or Venue Director and are looking to kick on your career! APPLY NOW! Responsibilities: As the Venue Director you will lead and develop your team of Managers, Catering Manager, Head Chefs and Chef Managers to provide exceptional service to our clients. Reporting direct into the Regional Operations Director, you will need to be a lively, people orientated and have a passion for truly motivating, inspiring and leading your teams. Salary & Benefits 50,000 - 60,000 Basic Salary Bonus scheme (up to 20% of salary) Life insurance Discounted/free food Company events & social hours On-site parking Most of all future progression within a global business You will also manage client and stakeholder relationships whilst ensuring contractual compliance and adherence to company policies. Accurately review business performance and ensure the delivery of key financial targets. Develop and lead your team of Managers supporting them in development and performance. Champion the development and execution of a first-rate food resources, people and skills to do so (covering Employee Dining, Retail, Healthy Eating and Hospitality) Ensure consistency and exceptional service is delivered to our consumers - using coaching, auditing and good performance management. Ensure tactical business plans are in place and being followed in all your accounts -including food, sales performance, people and finance. Have you got the following? Excellent understanding of Catering Management, Service level Specification and performance management delivery. Experience managing high turnover client business with a mix of cost plus and commercial business. A polished professional with excellent human skills as well as business acumen is a must. 3 -5 years' experience in a similar role. Strong influencing, coaching and people development skills. Experience of leading and managing large and complex teams to deliver results. A se

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