Duty Manager

Job Title: Duty Manager

Location: Edinburgh, EH10 7DS

Salary: £13.70 - £14.70 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time – including weekend work

Working Hours: Flexibility available but generally 35 – 45 hours per week, usual shifts are 8:30 -16:30 or 10:00 -19:30

About us:

We are a Farm, Golf club and Restaurant that attracts visitors from far and wide and are VERY busy every day. If you love the buzz of service, working as a part of a close-knit team and leading from the front, this could be the place for you.

About the role:

We are looking for a warm, friendly and capable Duty Manager at Swanston Brasserie. This position includes greeting customers and answering questions about the menu, specials, and drinks.

This is a role which requires bar and barista experience and an ability to adapt and work quickly and efficiently when under pressure. You should have previous hospitality experience with roles including bar, floor and barista, and be able to cope with a queue at the door whilst thinking three steps ahead! We are an extremely busy venue that requires a strong and capable leader for this role.

Key duties:

· Greeting guests and answering questions about the menu, specials and the farm

· Supporting the General manager and Assistant manager day to day

· Problem solving and working at a fast pace with a smile

· Maintaining cleanliness of front of house area including tables, chairs, floors, etc.

· Turning over tables quickly and efficiently

· Providing a high standard of friendly and warm service

· Barista and bar work- producing drinks and beverages to a consistently high standard

· Effective communication as part of a busy team

· Leading and supporting other staff on duty

· Lead other staff and support them in their duties as required

· Cash handling, opening and closing procedures

· Be a clear and strong communicator

· Handle bookings, reservation enquiries and on-site questions

· Assist with stock and maintaining stock levels

· Ensure health and safety measures are adhered to and applied in line with company policy

· Maintain good communication with the rest of the team and kitchen staff

· Be a strong leader who leads by example

About you:

· Minimum 3 years hospitality experience

· Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment

· Bar and barista trained

· Knowledge of till systems

· High standard of personal presentation

· Ability to use own initiative

· Sound knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety

· Strong product knowledge

· Knowledge of local food trends

· Be available for private function work as required

Why join us:

· Competitive rate of pay plus card tips and service charge paid to your monthly wage

· 50% discount on food

· Free on-site parking

· Uniform provided (depending on role)

· Sociable working hours (8:30 -16:30 or 10:00 -19:30)

· Flexible shifts

· No split shifts

· Tips shared equally on shift

· A strong and supportive team

· Company events

· Company pension

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Duty Manager, Restaurant Supervisor, Front of House Manager, Floor Manager, Hospitality Team Leader, Shift Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Bar Supervisor, Head Barista, Senior Waiter, Brasserie Supervisor, Food and Beverage Supervisor, F&B Lead, Catering Manager, Golf Club Supervisor, Bistro Manager, Hospitality Lead, Service Manager, Front of House Lead, Customer Service Manager, Event Supervisor, Lead Bartender, Section Manager, Assistant General Manager, Shift Lead will also be considered for this role.