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About SMOKESTAK.
SMOKESTAK?is a?London-based barbecue restaurant with a focus on slow smoked meats, inspiredby the founders Barbadian roots around open fire grilling, andhoned by a pilgrimage around the southern states of?America.?
Originally starting out as a street foodtrader,?SMOKESTAK?has evolved into a thriving restaurant with slow cooked meats on a wood fire smoker at its core. Since?its?founding?over10?years ago, SMOKESTAK has grown into a staple in the?London?food scene.Its brick-and-mortar site in Shoreditch remains unique in its offering, aestheticand vibe: bold, moody, memorable. Wholly SMOKESTAKs own.
We are proud to be an independent business with the founder, David Carter, coming from an entirely hospitality led background. We invite all to sit at the table with us. We promote a culture of learning and development, encouraging independent thinkers.
About the role.
We are looking for an experienced restaurant manager to join the SMOKESTAKteam.
The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. Working alongside a well-established management team, youll support the front of house team in ensuring we are delivering that same passion to all our guests through support and training.
Youll be a role model for all staff and spearheading what it means to run a dynamic London restaurant. Youll be a critical thinker who is always questioning if were doing things the best way possible and constantly looking for ways to drive the business forward.
Responsibilities.
Lunch and dinner service
Oversee staff training and employee development.
Daily rota management and cash up.
Regular stock take of linen and other routine restaurant material.
Recruitment and new employee journey management.
Routine maintenance management of the site.
Restaurant set-up operations
Be a bastion of our brand and lead by example.
Ensure that guest experience is at a consistently high standard.
Requirements.
Previous experience in a similar environment.
Familiarity with Lightspeed and SevenRooms desirable but not essential.
Basic grasp of Microsoft 360 and Sharepoint.
We offer.
50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites.
Cycle-to-work scheme
Cost price wine through our suppliers.
International trips for top performers.
In-house training dedicated to your personal development.
Trips to meet suppliers and producers.
Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.
We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.
Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.
Whole team staff parties.
Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.
Pay increase every year of service for up to five years.
28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year.
Pension provider | The Peoples Pension.
