The Flour Pot Bakery
General Manager
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Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to oversee both our production kitchen and front-of-house teams. This individual will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, maintaining high standards of quality and service, and leading a motivated team to drive success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production, hospitality management, and business operations.
This role is based on a 45 hour working week (5 days), please note you will need to be able to work weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Leadership
- Oversee the daily operations of the front-of-house team.
- Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service.
- Implement and maintain operational procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
- Foster a positive, collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, health, and safety regulations.
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Financial & Business Management
- Manage budgets, cost control, and financial performance to drive profitability.
- Analyse sales data and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and customer engagement.
- Manage supplier relationships and oversee inventory control.
Customer Experience & Brand Management
- Uphold The Flour Pot Bakery’s brand values and maintain a consistent customer experience.
- Engage with customers to build strong relationships and gather feedback.
- Ensure the café and retail spaces are well-presented, clean, and welcoming.
People Management & Development
- Recruit, train, and retain a skilled team across kitchen and front-of-house operations.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development.
- Create staff schedules to ensure smooth operation and efficiency.
Compliance and Food Safety
- Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to food hygiene, safety, and company policies, always ensuring compliance is completed to a high standard.
- Ensuring that both the production kitchen and front of house areas are always kept to the highest of standards.
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Communication
- Ability to create a culture of great communication, including regular team briefs, management meetings, reading and responding to emails during your shift or as and when deemed necessary by senior management.
- Having great lines of communication with the senior management.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior management role within hospitality.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
- Solid understanding of food safety processes and front-of-house operations.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management and cost control.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene regulations.
- Passion for high-quality food and artisan baking.
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