Revolucion de Cuba

Assistant Kitchen Manager - Revolucion de Cuba - Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle
Salary £20,000 - £22,000

We are looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef who has a proven track record in maintaining standards, recruiting and then training their teams and have bags of ambition. You will be instrumental in leading this large team and delivering an amazing customer experience. You will need experience in branded food operations and be able to maintain the highest of standards.  

Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle will be situated in Cathedral Square, on the Cloth Market. Trading across three floors, including a stunning roof terrace our restaurant will cater for 160 covers alongside additional event space in our Clubroom. 

The exciting Cantina menu, including Tapas and Main courses will keep your taste buds tingling, and with fresh menus arriving in the site throughout the year you are bound to be kept exciting! With a large restaurant area there will never be a dull moment! The fresh menu, and volume of prep needed will be a real challenge for the successful candidate. 

The progression is into a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager role, in which you will manage every aspect of your kitchen's operation. Responsibilities include the recruitment and development of junior chefs, and ensuring all kitchen staff are trained to company standard. You will ensure your kitchen achieves all financial targets and GPs, aiding in sales initiatives, and meet brand standard expectations.

The Revolucion de Cuba brand is totally unique. Designed around great food, proper drinks, live music and loads of salsa, we are dedicated to keeping the heat up long after the sun has gone down and carrying on until it rises again. Our food is a melting pot and fusion of flavours from Spain, Mexico and South America, cooked up in dishes inspired by the backstreet bars of Havana. Our drinks are for lovers of rum, drinkers of cerveza and spirit connoisseurs. We are the cantineros of Cuba, and now you have the chance to be part of the story.

The Company…

Purpose: to deliver an amazing customer experience every time
Vision: to be the world's best loved bar brands
Values: Integrity, Ambition, Recognition, Fun

Revolution Bars Group operates Revolution Vodka Bars and Revolucion De Cuba. We are currently made up of over 60 sites nationwide and have a commitment to continue to grow. A very exciting time to join our award winning company.

What are we looking for?...

Are you…

• Results driven? – Do you have the determination to set and achieve goals?
• Organised? – Do you have the ability to plan, prioritise and organise your work?
• Full of initiative? – Are you willing to take appropriate action before being asked?
• A great relationship builder? – Can you build and maintain effective internal and external relationships?
• An Effective Communicator? – Are you able to convey ideas effectively –getting into the hearts and minds of your audience?
• Do you share our values? – Are you passionate to make the most of your job in a positive and fun way?

Why work for Revolution Bars Group?...

• ‘Sunday Times’ top 100 companies to work for – 9 years running
• The Publican's 'Best Employer' Finalists 2015
• Expanding company with huge development opportunities
• 85 % of our managers have been promoted internally
• 100% of our Area Managers have come from internal General Managers
• Training and Development is tailored to the individual
• Training destinations have been in Venice, New York, Miami, Marrakech and Las Vegas!

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