Cafe Operations Director

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Babu House Full time

We are seeking an experienced Cafe Operations Director to join our team at Babu House. This is a key role in the success of our high-volume, multi-faceted bar/restaurant environment.

About Us

Babu House is proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Our restaurants celebrate the Irani cafes and all of the food and drink of Bombay. We have Dishoom Cafes across London, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Birmingham.

The Role

This is a full-time position working across 5 days, Monday-Sunday availability required. You will be responsible for leading a team of 40-50 Dishoomwalles, providing first-class service execution and demanding shifts. As a Senior Assistant Manager/Restaurant Floor Manager, you will:

  • Have been working as an Assistant Manager or Assistant General Manager in a high volume, multi-faceted bar/restaurant environment for the past few years.
  • Be first-class in everything you do and want to find an environment that's as obsessive about quality as you are.
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum, plus benefits. Our sites are closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and if you have children, we'll provide one extra day to take them to their first day at school. No uniforms here - smart casual and comfortable is key, and of course trainers are fine.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A strong background in restaurant management, preferably in a similar high-volume, multi-faceted bar/restaurant environment.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.


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