We’re looking for an experienced Manager to join our growing team at Pasture.
Pasture is a Steak House & late night bar brought to you by Chef Owner Sam Elliott. Pasture restaurant is a celebration of fire-based cooking and incredible local ingredients. The in-house butchers handpick and prepare the very best meat from farms in the south west and our chefs use it to cook beautiful, modern dishes. In a nutshell Pasture is about fine dining for everyone, with slick, engaging service, top-quality food and a team whose knowledge is as strong as it’s passion.
In the heart of Cardiff in the shadows of the world famous Cardiff Castle, the restaurant is set for theatre with our open kitchen showcasing charcoal grills and dry ageing cabinets displaying whole cuts of beef ready to be cut into our signature steaks.
We select our beef from farms in Wales & the South West, all which have been raised on pasture. We only buy native suckling breeds of beef and dry age it for a minimum of 35 days. Our in house butchers cut the steaks fresh for each service. Our signature House Cuts are larger steaks designed for sharing these range from 1kg Tomahawks & Porterhouse to the prize Chateaubriand. The steak is cooked over coal and cherry wood for extra flavour. We’re proud to showcase local Welsh produce and have built great relationships with farmers and producers with more to come in the future.
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We are looking for someone with a big personality, who can bring fun to the restaurant floor, whilst being able to inspire and train our team and inspire through their passion for hospitality. A strong background at Assistant Manager level is needed with the ability to run a busy service, by naturally providing 5-star experience. You’ll be consistent, reliable and have a real passion for working with people, training, supporting and growing talent within your team is key.
You will also need good communication skills, the ability to use your initiative, lead a team and also have a basic understanding of staffing budgets, margin control and stock taking.
Role Responsibilities:
* Adhere to Pasture values.
* Deputise for the General Manager in their absence.
* Continuously anticipate guest needs and ensuring a great experience for each customer.
* To assist as directed with all aspects of preparation and presentation of food to the company’s standard and ensuring adherence to legislation including HACCP.
* Monitor compliance with company and government regulations, regarding customer service, food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in the dining facility.
* Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations & identifying training gaps.
* Provide coaching for all members of staff to ensure that they preform to the best of their ability.
* Responsible for ensuring that all financial and personnel related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures, banking reconciliation, & till operations.
* To assist with the planning, organisation and delivery of events scheduled during the year.
* To assist with maintenance of hygiene standards and the cleaning of the establishment to the standard's set.
* Present a high standard of personal hygiene, including uniform standard.
* Complete and carry out pre-shift checklists and line ups with team members including team huddles.
* Accomplish daily administrative duties such as: ordering supplies, new hire paperwork, performance reviews, and training.
* Working knowledge of HACCP & Health & Safety laws.
The Ideal Candidate
* Have at least three years’ experience in a similar role in a fast-past restaurant.
* Will possess and demonstrate strong communication and leadership capabilities.
* Must have a proactive approach to problem identification and resolution.
* Exceptional customer service skills and a passion for Hospitality
* The ability to work on own initiative and as part of our family.
A bit about us:
Pasture restaurant is a celebration of fire-based cooking and incredible local ingredients. The in-house butchers handpick and prepare the very best meat from farms in the south-west and our chefs use it to cook beautiful, modern dishes.
"It's one of those menus that I adore: something for everyone and the devil hiding in a hundred raunchy details." Grace Dent, Guardian.
We believe that a positive work environment is essential for both staff wellbeing and productivity. We actively work to embed values of inclusion, education, integrity and commitment as the foundation of our work culture
If successful you will be provided with:
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o 28 days holiday - including bank holiday
o Competitive Share of Tronc, 100% of Tronc distributed to the staff. Tronc is approx. £8000 - £9000 per year.
o 20% off food and drink in our restaurants for up to four people
o Company events and parties
o Training opportunities
o Employee assistance program provided by Hospitality Action
o Bereavement Pay
o 5 days sick pay per rolling 12 months
o Long service holiday benefit
o Wagestream
In a nutshell Pasture is about fine dining for everyone, with slick, engaging service, top-quality food and a team whose knowledge is as strong as it's passion.