General Manager - Brighton

General Manager - Brighton 

£28-30k / Full-time

The Flour Pot Bakery is a retail and wholesale artisan bakery with stores in Brighton, Hove and Worthing.

We are seeking an experienced cafe general manager to run one of our Flour Pot stores in Brighton. The right candidate will have similar experience in a high quality cafe environment, have a good understanding and passion for the high end coffee world, with practical know-how around an espresso machine a must. Creating a fantastic customer experience and workplace environment for your team is crucial to this role, as well as personality, drive and a level head.

This role is very hands-on but also the ability to manage the financial side of the business, understand the importance of all aspects of compliance as well as having the retail eye and attention to detail that makes our stores stand out. You will have an excellent understanding of business P&Ls, food and drink GPs, and managing a labour budget alongside all operating costs. A proven track record in a similar role, strong IT skills, and the ability to lead and inspire a team is crucial.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary (with overtime)
• Pension scheme
• Staff discounts in-store
• 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
• Flexible schedule
• Career progression
• Training
• Plus more

The Flour Pot Bakery is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe a diverse team is a successful team. We want to offer opportunities to people from all backgrounds irrespective of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.

Please note that applications can only be considered if you are currently legally entitled to work in the UK. We are not presently recruiting from outside the EU. Applicants must be able to attend a trial and/or commence work in Brighton immediately. Fluent English language skills are essential.