A fantastic opportunity has arisen at our Birchencliffe garden centre for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Restaurant Manager for our established café within our family-run garden centre.

The successful candidate will be a confident and committed individual with excellent people management and communications skills. You will have a proven record of achieving growth in both sales and profit targets, and able to positively lead and develop your food services team to ensure a consistently high level of customer service.

Key experience

· Previous managerial experience in a catering environment is essential

· Demonstrate planned career progression within quality food and beverage environments

· NVQ level 3 / 4 or equivalent

· Coordinate and direct the day-to-day operations of the kitchen and front-of-house

· Responsible for the direction and supervision of all catering staff

· Ordering food, costing and planning menus

· Responsible for maintaining high standards of hygiene, health and safety

· 40hrs/week, daytime working and alternate weekends, occasional late nights

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter detailing your experience, evidence of your capability to fulfil the role and why you should be considered for the position to recruitment@armitages.com

Closing date Friday 8th August 2014