Deputy Manager

Deputy General Manager Required

Unique Cinema Concept

Location: Preston area

Salary: Around 32,000 plus bonus, benefits & a definite chance to progress as the company are constantly growing

My client is a successful operator of ground-breaking concepts who have a very successful multi-faceted & quirky sociable cinema concept with an independent arthouse feel whilst still showing mainstream films and fantastic warm & welcoming customer service.

We are looking for a General Manager, Deputy Manager or a strong Assistant Manager from a busy quality multi-faceted branded restaurant or bar background, leisure operation or a quirky multi-faceted cinema operation with an independent feel. The successful candidate will have a strong entrepreneurial nature with the ability to drive sales, come up with ideas to improve and develop the business, driving sales and ensuring that standards & hospitality are second to none.

There will be an opportunity to implement new ideas as although the operation is part of a bigger group, each site still retains its individual feel. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that policies & procedures are followed.

The operation provides amazing service & the creation of a vibrant atmosphere that keeps customers coming back time & time again. The operation has a very modern feel & social seating to create a buzzing atmosphere and appeals to all types of customers and is very popular with families or people popping in for a glass of wine, popcorn & nachos watching the latest blockbuster or independent film.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently with an entrepreneurial flair & the ability to come up with ideas & nothing is out of bounds.

The company already has successful sites & is steadily growing with new sites planned over the coming years meaning there is a real opportunity for progression potential for the right candidate:

Requirements:

Experience to at least Senior Assistant/Deputy Management level within a quality branded or casual dining restaurant and may even suit a General Manager looking to do something a bit different

A background within restaurants, bars or gastro pubs or a multi-faceted hospitality & leisure operation

Experience of working within a quirky cinema or leisure operation would be beneficial though not essential

Candidates with some leisure experience alongside hospitality would also be a good fit

Experience of providing the highest standards of customer service

The ability to train & motivate a team to provide the highest standards of customer care

The ability to train & develop a team to develop their knowledge, maximise business & ensure a great customer experience.

Bright, bubbly & welcoming personality with the ability to create a buzzing vibrant atmosphere

Entrepreneurial with the ability to suggest new ideas in order to develop the operation further - this is a great forward thinking company open to ideas, welcoming anything that may make the business successful

The ability & desire to work with the local community, building relationships & holding events & film festivals & working closely with local businesses & schools.

The ability to work independently without having your hand held

The desire to grow your career & progress within a modern refreshing company who look after their employees & who are looking to develop certain areas of the operation, including the food & beverage offering throughout the group

A real passion for cinema, with the ability to throw your passion behind not only big blockbusters, but also independent & world cinema & live screenings etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate

Salary Package: The starting salary for this great role is around 32,000 with some flexibility depending on experience plus a bonus, benefits & fantastic progression opportunities.

If you feel you have what it takes and want to be involved then please send your CV in word format.