Assistant Manager London, England
Job description
Tate Eats is unique in the cultural world, a hospitality business whose purpose supports the vision and reach of Tate in all four of its galleries. All our profits are returned to Tate championing the right to the richness of art for everyone.
Our business is multi-faceted, we run restaurants, cafés and bars while delivering a vast range of events from film premieres to boardroom lunches. We are though much more than that, we have a pioneering roastery setting the agenda on gender equality in the coffee supply chain. We brew beer, we blend gin, we create teas, we have a multi award-winning wine programme, we visit farms, we research and write menus in response to Tate’s diverse programme, and we collaborate with artists and curators.
We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and experienced Assistant Manager to join our team at Tate Modern's new Corner Cafe & Bar!
The Corner is Tate's new destination, deli, cafe and bar space. It is set on Tate Modern's riverside landscape with St Paul's as an iconic London backdrop. The Corner is a venue is where creativity and passion will be expressed and flourish through food, drink, events and art. From day to night, the venue changes with the ebb and flow of our visitors.
During the day, recharge at The Corner with a river view and "Coffee by Tate". Enjoy delicious sandwiches, vibrant salads and decadent cakes from our deli counter, where we focus our ingredients on sustainability, biodiversity and regenerative agriculture.
In the evening, The Corner will be home to a buzzing bar serving fourteen craft beers, five outstanding wines on draught, and a cocktail list that covers the classics and offers mixology inspired by our exhibitions. It will be a hub for creative culinary moments inspired by artists and community, live music, DJs, special art classes and event programmes designed to provide food for thought.
Become part of the Tate Eats dynamic team and be part of Tate. We offer a supportive, engaging working environment that is inspired by our surroundings and the creative institution we support. You will be able to express yourself, be challenged to think differently while working flexibly and collaboratively across teams. Tate Eats offers you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a nurturing, diverse business.
As well as a great place to work, we offer excellent benefits and development opportunities.
Our benefits include:
- Staff meal allowance
- Performance & service awards
- Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Allies, Cycle scheme and Eyecare vouchers
- Producer & Supplier Trips
- Beverage training & tastings
- Great discounts in our shops and catering outlets
- Free entry to exhibitions for you, your friends and family.
Our ideal candidate will be a pro-active individual, keen to develop new skills, enhance knowledge and happy to contribute new ideas and improvements. They will enjoy a busy environment and be passionate about food & beverage, people and teamwork. This individual will be an effective communicator and a role model with a desire to constantly improve themselves and motivate their team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £39,799.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Restaurant management: 1 year (preferred)
- Bar management: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
