Job Introduction
Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for an Level 2 Manager (Floor Manager) to work with us at Southbank Centre.
Location: SE1 8XX
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Work Pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 - flexible with weekends/evenings
About this role:
Based at the Southbank Centre, this role is responsible for overseeing several Level 2 outlets, including the Bar, Café and outdoor terrace. You will supervise a team of 20–30 casual team members, four Supervisors and a Deputy General Manager, while driving weekly revenues of around £50,000 in winter and exceeding £100,000 during the summer period. The position calls for solid bar management experience, ideally gained within premium bars or pubs.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing Multiple units: the Bar, the Café plus the terrace outside on Level 2 at Southbank Centre.
Leading a team of 20–30 casual staff, four Supervisors, and a Deputy General Manager.
Managing weekly turnover of £50,000 during winter and over £100,000 during summer.
Demonstrating strong bar management experience (essential).
Having a background in premium bars and pubs (preferred).
Taking a flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.
Remaining calm under pressure with excellent organisational skills.
Being adaptable with strong communication skills.
Ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety, food hygiene, and brand standards
What's in it for you?
Working with Company Of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.
A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident