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Reference

GL-BIRD-GM1

Job Type

Permanent

Department

Facilities Management

Location

PO6 4TP

We are seeking a passionate Restaurant General Manager to lead the team at our brand new opening in Portsmouth. Living our values every day ensuring all metrics of a successful business are delivered through exceptional standards and team leadership.

BIRD is London’s original fried chicken & waffles joint, founded in Shoreditch in 2014. With rave reviews for our knock-out house recipes, BIRD have perfected the art of frying and offer some of London’s favourite fried chicken, wings & burgers.

To be successful in this role, you will have already gained restaurant experience, looking to join a growing company with great career opportunities.

You will help minimize operating costs, boost our employee retention and deliver a positive dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities

Full P&L accountability
Team welfare
Brand Compliance to Specs and Recipes
Placing food and beverage orders with our suppliers; overseeing onsite deliveries
Coordinate communication between front of the house and back of the house staff
Prepare shift schedules
Process payroll for all restaurant staff
Ensure that all administration is managed and completed promptly and that it is also compliant with legislation, company processes, procedures and standards.
Lead, manage and coach the team giving them regular feedback on their performance for them to deliver on their goals, company business plan and grow.
Proactively support team with career development and progression so that an active succession plan is in place.
Ensure underperformance is managed and all issues are addressed.
Keep detailed records of daily, weekly and monthly costs and revenues
Arrange for new employees’ proper onboarding (scheduling training and ordering uniforms)
Monitor compliance with safety and hygiene regulations
Gather guests’ feedback and recommend improvements

What we’re after:

Work experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar role in the hospitality industry (2 years minimum)
Do you love leading and developing teams in a high energy, pacey work environment?
Do you deliver high standards and enjoy rolling up your sleeves?
Do you have business acumen and proven ability to drive sales and profit?
Do you like taking the challenges of every day as it comes and solving problems?
Do you have a supportive and pro-active approach to your team?

What you’ll get: