Company Information and Introduction:
Longacres Garden Centre is family-run, and the business has grown to include six stores in the Southeast of England. From a few employees in 1979 to over 800 employees in 2025, Longacres is a growing company with opportunities for staff to develop and learn. Our diverse team is friendly, supportive and inclusive. We value our loyal customers, high quality products and ability to offer competitive prices.We are looking for a friendly, genuine and hardworking individual who is passionate about what they do. This a role for an experienced Café General Manager looking for a platform to deliver exceptional attention to detail and provide expertise in promoting the Café with innovative ideas and further footfall.Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Effectively manage a large team whilst running front of house
Maintain high catering standards.
Serve guests food and drinks and check on their satisfaction
Train new team members in company standards, customer service, and job duties
Connect with customers and develop strong relationships to encourage repeat visitation
Motivate, guide, and mentor team members to exceed goals and creates a positive environment during shifts
Effectively manage a large team whilst running front of house.
Involvement in all catering recruitment.
Dealing with customer enquiries.
General housekeeping within the complete restaurant area.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Previous experience managing a large team
Previous experience working with in the hospitality industry
Excellent customer service skills
Good verbal and written English communication skills are essential as well as eligibility to work in the UK.
Good personal appearance and hygiene.
Store: BagshotDepartment: CaféContract: Full-timeHours: 40 hrs per ..... full job details .....