General Manager Application | Woodford Caf\u00e9<\/title>\n <style>\n :root {\n --woodford-green: #008947;\n --woodford-red: #9d2426;\n --woodford-red-dark: #771719;\n --woodford-black: #0b0b0b;\n --woodford-cream: #fffaf1;\n --woodford-white: #ffffff;\n --woodford-line: rgba(0, 137, 71, 0.18);\n --shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);\n }\n\n * {\n box-sizing: border-box;\n }\n\n body {\n margin: 0;\n font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n color: var(--woodford-black);\n background:\n radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(0,137,71,0.18), transparent 34%),\n radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(157,36,38,0.16), transparent 36%),\n linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--woodford-cream) 100%);\n line-height: 1.55;\n }\n\n .woodford-careers {\n width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 32px));\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 48px 0;\n }\n\n .hero {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--woodford-green), #006935 48%, var(--woodford-red));\n color: var(--woodford-white);\n 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Caf\u00e9 Careers<\/div>\n <h1>General Manager Application<\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-sub\">Restaurant, Events & Catering Operations<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"layout\">\n <article class=\"job-card\">\n <div class=\"card-head\">\n <h2>Position Details<\/h2>\n <span class=\"tag\">Now Accepting Applications<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"job-text\">General Manager \u2013 Restaurant, Events & Catering Operations\n\nWe are seeking an experienced, results-driven General Manager to oversee the complete operation of a large, fast-paced restaurant, event venue, and off-site catering division.\n\nThis role requires a confident, hands-on leader who can independently manage all aspects of the business. We are not seeking someone who requires constant direction or supervision. The successful candidate will have extensive operational experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to build strong teams while consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences and financial results.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n* Lead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, private events, banquets, and off-site catering division.\n* Provide leadership and direction to all operational departments, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.\n* Plan, coordinate, and execute restaurant promotions, private functions, weddings, corporate events, and off-site catering operations.\n* Recruit, train, mentor, and develop managers and team members to achieve high performance.\n* Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, beverage service, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.\n* Monitor and control labour costs, food costs, beverage costs, inventory, and operating expenses.\n* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations.\n* Oversee scheduling, payroll administration, employee performance management, and disciplinary procedures.\n* Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally while maintaining the highest level of customer service.\n* Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational systems, policies, and standard operating procedures.\n* Review financial statements, sales reports, labour reports, and key performance indicators to drive profitability and operational excellence.\n* Work closely with ownership to achieve strategic business objectives while independently managing daily operations.\n* Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.\n\nRequirements\n\n* Minimum of 5 years\u2019 experience as a General Manager in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality operation.\n* Demonstrated experience managing private events, weddings, banquets, buffets, and off-site catering operations.\n* Comprehensive knowledge of:\n * Kitchen Operations\n * Front of House Operations\n * Bar Operations\n * Events & Banquet Management\n * Off-Site Catering & Logistics\n * Purchasing & Inventory Management\n * Food & Beverage Cost Control\n * Human Resources & Staff Development\n * Customer Service Excellence\n * Maintenance & Facilities Management\n * Health, Safety & Food Safety Compliance\n * Financial Reporting, Budgeting & KPI Analysis\n* Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.\n* Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.\n* Proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.\n* Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining exceptional operational standards.\n\nThe Ideal Candidate\n\nThe successful candidate will be capable of independently managing the restaurant, events, and catering operations with minimal supervision. They will be proactive, accountable, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate operational challenges before they arise.\n\nThis position is best suited for a leader who takes ownership, inspires others, builds strong teams, makes sound business decisions, and consistently delivers operational excellence across every area of the business.\n\nIf you are seeking a position where you require constant direction or close supervision, this role is not the right fit.\n\nIf you are passionate about hospitality, leadership, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we invite you to apply.<\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <aside class=\"form-card\" id=\"apply\">\n <div class=\"card-head\">\n <h2>Apply Now<\/h2>\n <span class=\"tag\">Email Submission<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <form action=\"https:\/\/formsubmit.co\/woodfordcafe@gmail.com\" method=\"POST\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\">\n <p class=\"form-intro\">Complete the application form below. Submissions will be sent to <strong>woodfordcafe@gmail.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_subject\" value=\"General Manager Application - Woodford Caf\u00e9\" \/>\n <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_template\" value=\"table\" \/>\n <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_captcha\" value=\"false\" \/>\n <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_next\" value=\"https:\/\/woodfordcafe.com\/\" \/>\n\n <div class=\"field\">\n <label for=\"fullName\">Full Name *<\/label>\n <input id=\"fullName\" name=\"Full Name\" type=\"text\" required \/>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"two-col\">\n <div class=\"field\">\n <label for=\"email\">Email Address *<\/label>\n <input id=\"email\" name=\"Email Address\" type=\"email\" required \/>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"field\">\n <label for=\"phone\">Phone Number *<\/label>\n <input id=\"phone\" name=\"Phone Number\" type=\"tel\" required \/>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"field\">\n <label for=\"currentRole\">Current \/ Most Recent Position *<\/label>\n <input id=\"currentRole\" name=\"Current \/ Most Recent Position\" type=\"text\" required \/>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"two-col\">\n <div class=\"field\">\n <label for=\"yearsExperience\">Years of Management Experience *<\/label>\n <select id=\"yearsExperience\" name=\"Years of Management Experience\" required>\n <option value=\"\">Select one<\/option>\n <option>Less than 5 years<\/option>\n <option>5\u20137 years<\/option>\n <option>8\u201310 years<\/option>\n <option>10+ years<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"field\">\n <label for=\"availability\">Availability to Start *<\/label>\n <select id=\"availability\" name=\"Availability to Start\" required>\n <option value=\"\">Select one<\/option>\n <option>Immediately<\/option>\n <option>1\u20132 weeks<\/option>\n <option>3\u20134 weeks<\/option>\n <option>More than 1 month<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"field\">\n <label for=\"eventsExperience\">Relevant Experience *<\/label>\n <textarea id=\"eventsExperience\" name=\"Relevant Experience\" placeholder=\"Briefly describe your restaurant, events, banquet, catering, or hospitality management experience.\" required><\/textarea>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"field\">\n <label for=\"leadershipApproach\">Leadership Approach *<\/label>\n <textarea id=\"leadershipApproach\" name=\"Leadership Approach\" placeholder=\"Briefly describe your leadership style and approach to managing teams.\" required><\/textarea>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"field\">\n <label for=\"resume\">Upload Resume \/ CV<\/label>\n <input id=\"resume\" name=\"Resume \/ CV\" type=\"file\" accept=\".pdf,.doc,.docx\" \/>\n <\/div>\n\n <label class=\"checkbox-row\">\n <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"Confirmation\" value=\"Applicant confirmed information is accurate\" required \/>\n <span>I confirm that the information submitted is accurate and that I am applying for the General Manager \u2013 Restaurant, Events & Catering Operations position.<\/span>\n <\/label>\n\n <button class=\"submit-btn\" type=\"submit\">Submit Application<\/button>\n <p class=\"note\">First-time FormSubmit use may require email confirmation for woodfordcafe@gmail.com.<\/p>\n <\/form>\n <\/aside>\n <\/section>\n\n <div class=\"footer-strip\">Woodford Caf\u00e9 \u00b7 Eat \u00b7 Drink \u00b7 Lime<\/div>\n <\/main>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Manager Application | Woodford Caf\u00e9 Woodford Caf\u00e9 Careers General Manager Application Restaurant, Events & Catering Operations Position Details Now Accepting Applications General Manager \u2013 Restaurant,<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"iawp_total_views":60,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2626","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodfordcafe.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodfordcafe.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodfordcafe.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodfordcafe.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodfordcafe.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2626"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/woodfordcafe.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2630,"href":"https:\/\/woodfordcafe.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2626\/revisions\/2630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodfordcafe.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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class=\"brand-dot\"><\/span> Woodford Caf\u00e9 Careers<\/div>\n <h1>General Manager Application<\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-sub\">Restaurant, Events & Catering Operations<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"layout\">\n <article class=\"job-card\">\n <div class=\"card-head\">\n <h2>Position Details<\/h2>\n <span class=\"tag\">Now Accepting Applications<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"job-text\">General Manager \u2013 Restaurant, Events & Catering Operations\n\nWe are seeking an experienced, results-driven General Manager to oversee the complete operation of a large, fast-paced restaurant, event venue, and off-site catering division.\n\nThis role requires a confident, hands-on leader who can independently manage all aspects of the business. We are not seeking someone who requires constant direction or supervision. The successful candidate will have extensive operational experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to build strong teams while consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences and financial results.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n* Lead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, private events, banquets, and off-site catering division.\n* Provide leadership and direction to all operational departments, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.\n* Plan, coordinate, and execute restaurant promotions, private functions, weddings, corporate events, and off-site catering operations.\n* Recruit, train, mentor, and develop managers and team members to achieve high performance.\n* Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, beverage service, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.\n* Monitor and control labour costs, food costs, beverage costs, inventory, and operating expenses.\n* Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations.\n* Oversee scheduling, payroll administration, employee performance management, and disciplinary procedures.\n* Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally while maintaining the highest level of customer service.\n* Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational systems, policies, and standard operating procedures.\n* Review financial statements, sales reports, labour reports, and key performance indicators to drive profitability and operational excellence.\n* Work closely with ownership to achieve strategic business objectives while independently managing daily operations.\n* Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.\n\nRequirements\n\n* Minimum of 5 years\u2019 experience as a General Manager in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality operation.\n* Demonstrated experience managing private events, weddings, banquets, buffets, and off-site catering operations.\n* Comprehensive knowledge of:\n * Kitchen Operations\n * Front of House Operations\n * Bar Operations\n * Events & Banquet Management\n * Off-Site Catering & Logistics\n * Purchasing & Inventory Management\n * Food & Beverage Cost Control\n * Human Resources & Staff Development\n * Customer Service Excellence\n * Maintenance & Facilities Management\n * Health, Safety & Food Safety Compliance\n * Financial Reporting, Budgeting & KPI Analysis\n* Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.\n* Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.\n* Proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.\n* Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining exceptional operational standards.\n\nThe Ideal Candidate\n\nThe successful candidate will be capable of independently managing the restaurant, events, and catering operations with minimal supervision. They will be proactive, accountable, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate operational challenges before they arise.\n\nThis position is best suited for a leader who takes ownership, inspires others, builds strong teams, makes sound business decisions, and consistently delivers operational excellence across every area of the business.\n\nIf you are seeking a position where you require constant direction or close supervision, this role is not the right fit.\n\nIf you are passionate about hospitality, leadership, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we invite you to apply.<\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <aside class=\"form-card\" id=\"apply\">\n <div class=\"card-head\">\n <h2>Apply Now<\/h2>\n <span class=\"tag\">Email Submission<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <form action=\"https:\/\/formsubmit.co\/woodfordcafe@gmail.com\" method=\"POST\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\">\n <p class=\"form-intro\">Complete the application form below. 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