Blackbird Strandhill are looking for an experienced Cafe Manager to help continue the growth and success of this new business.
Blackbird is a Bakery, Cafe & Coffee Roaster based right by the sea in Strandhill Co.Sligo. Operating for one year, we have exploded in popularity and are now looking for the right candidate to help bring us into the next stage of expansion!
The role will be as general cafe manager, reporting only to the owners and will be required to oversee all day to day operations of the cafe.
The includes
- Staff Rota & Holidays
- Cash management
- Menu development
- Staff training and oversight
- Table waiting
- Customer Experience, satisfaction & complaints
- Pricing management
- Liasing with local suppliers and representatives to command the best pricing and products offered.
We hope for the successful candidate to begin working and learning the ins and outs of the cafe in mid july, with the full responsibilities of the position undertaken in late August.
Are candidate must have
- Great knowledge of coffee and experience as a barista
- Consider themselves a friendly and out-going person,
- Work very well as a team
- Good team/people management skills
- Extensive experience in food and beverage industry (not necessarily in this role)
This role will be fully hands-on and well as the managerial side of the responsibilities we expect the successful candidate to work day to day with the team, on the cafe floor, overseeing and waiting.
Blackbird is a wonderful and vibrant place to work, with a great team, great offerings and a lovely setting. We would love to welcome a new team member to the crew!
Please apply with you cover letter, and full C.V. Candidates without a cover letter are less likely to be considered.
Pay: €35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Tell us about your experience with coffee, or as a barista.
- Have you served in a similar role previously? If so where, and for how long? We don't necessarily need someone who has been a manager before, but someone who is ready to step up, so please be honest.
Experience:
- Food & Beverage: 3 years (required)
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- HACCP Level 2 Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
