John Lewis Platter - Cafe Manager

Company Description

When we founded Benugo 23 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cafe Manager to join the team at Platter Reading at John Lewis

108-113 Broad St, Reading RG1 2BB

We Offer:

Rate: from £32,000 per annum

Shifts: 5 days out of 7

Contract: Full Time, Fully Flex

About the Cafe Manager role:

• To supervise, manage and motivate the team
• To make sure that the operation runs smoothly
• To ensure the customers experience is always maintained to the highest standard
• To continuously work towards improving sales and service
• Supporting and managing the performance of the team through ongoing evaluations, listening, training, and mentoring
• Ensuring high levels of Food and Health & Safety are always maintained

The ideal candidate will possess good food and beverage knowledge in addition to outstanding customer service, and leadership skills.

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkboxapp) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

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