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Join the prestigious River & Rowing Museum as a Café Manager and elevate the visitor experience with your culinary passion and management expertise
Overview
Salary £30000
Location Henley-on-Thames, UK
Expires Expires at anytime
The River & Rowing Museum (RRM) stands out as a beacon of culture and education, nestled in the architectural marvel crafted by David Chipperfield. Since opening its doors in 1998, RRM has engaged with millions through its exhibits and educational offerings, all dedicated to the celebration and narrative of the river Thames.
- Lead the café team to deliver exceptional service and a memorable visitor experience.
- Collaborate with the Museum Director and various department heads to achieve strategic goals.
- Full management of the Café, upholding health and safety standards.
- Contribute to the Museum's hospitality and events, enhancing its acclaimed reputation.
- Demonstrated experience in food & beverage management.
- Proven team leadership and a track record of improving catering operations.
- Strong IT skills and a proactive, positive approach to challenges.
To apply, email your resume and a cover letter to recruitment@rrm.co.uk by the deadline, and consider arranging an informal visit or discussion at museum@rrm.co.uk.
The River & Rowing Museum (RRM), one of the country’s leading independent museums, is looking for a Café Manager to join our team. Since 1998, we have welcomed over two million visitors and have provided educational programmes to over two hundred thousand school children. Our award-winning building, designed by renowned architect David Chipperfield, offers inspirational spaces for our communities to immerse themselves in the art and stories of the river Thames.
The role of the Café Manager is to work closely with the Museum Director and Operations Manager, as well as colleagues from Events, Marketing, Education and Finance. The Café Manager will be a vital part of the team that ensures that the Museum hits its strategic objectives. The full Museum team consists of eight full-time colleagues, 16 part-time colleagues and over 80 volunteers.
The Café Manager will lead the delivery of a quality, customer focussed service, ensuring a strong relationship is kept with other departments and that our visitors have the best possible experience with us. Key responsibilities include full management of the Café, ensuring HSE standards are met, creating a positive team atmosphere & customer environment, and supporting of hospitality and events operations as required.
The ideal candidate will have a flair for quality customer service, a love of food & beverage, experience in a restaurant or café in a management capacity, team management experience, and an understanding of how to make changes and improvements in catering units. They should also possess a ‘can-do’ attitude, be a proactive team player, and have strong IT skills.
To apply, please send your CV, together with a covering letter detailing why you suit this role to [email removed - click apply for more details] by midnight on Monday 18th November. We welcome informal visits or discussions about the role – please contact [email removed - click apply for more details] to arrange.
