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The Duty Manager is a key front of house leader in the NT Food & Drink Operations and its associated areas. This role is a floor-based role and you’ll be responsible for overseeing the delivery of operations in our Theatre Bars of Café department, and the first point of contact for Team Leaders if they need assistance, as well as the wider building operations setup. You will manage and support Team Leaders and Customer Service Advisors to provide highly visible leadership front of house, greeting and engaging with customers. You will lead, supervise, motivate and support to coordinate team members, ensuring delivery of a world class hospitality experience to all patrons of the NT.
Job Responsibility:
Drive World Class Hospitality at the National Theatre in an operations-based role
Act as a Duty Manager for the wider National Theatre Food and Drink team in day-to-day operations
Briefing, leading and motivating team leaders and CSAs on daily financial targets, KPI’s, service standards and The People Piece
Ensuring that all systems, equipment are in working order and reporting known issues to senior management
Ensuring that company targets and goals are communicated to the wider team and proactively driving this forward
Being continually aware of the customer journey, pressure points and opportunities to observe, capture and act on client and customer feedback
To play a leading role in the induction and ongoing development of members of the team
Conduct 1-2-1s with team leaders, giving feedback and delivering training and supporting development to staff
Adhere to all NT Food and Drink policies and procedures, including Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations
Requirements:
At least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar role
Personal Licence (desirable)
Previous experience of working in a high volume single or multi-venue hospitality or leisure venue
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Awareness of COSHH (Desirable)
Level 3 Food Hygiene (Desirable)
Knowledge of EPOS and procurement systems (Desirable)
Nice to have:
Personal Licence
Awareness of COSHH
Level 3 Food Hygiene
Knowledge of EPOS and procurement systems
What we offer:
Careers Pathway
Perks at Work
COA – Community Online Academy
Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional leave
Private Pension scheme
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Medicash Healthcare and Life Assurance
Long Service Rewards
15% discount on all outlets with the National Theatre, with a 25% discount in the Bookshop
Kerb Card - 20% discount on drinks and 50% discount on food at Seven Dials Market
Complimentary tickets to shows at the National Theatre (subject to availability)
O2 – last minute ticket offers
Onsite parking – parking is available at a discounted rate of £4 per day