Witney

General Manager

An exciting opportunity to lead a unique site that blends the best of specialty coffee, brunch, and bagels. UE Coffee Roasters and The Steamhouse have teamed up to bring something special to a warehouse-style space, a dynamic environment that’s both coffee led and food focused.

We’re looking for a confident, people focused manager to take ownership of the day-to-day running of the site, lead a passionate team, and help shape the customer experience. It’s a hands-on, fast paced role in a venue that’s all about great service, great coffee, and great food. You will not only benefit from the support from the wider business, a starting salary of £30,000 PA with a bonus scheme and a 25% discount across all our locations for you and your friends & family to enjoy!

Key Responsibilities:-

  • Uphold The Steamhouse values, energy, attitude, standards, and team spirit
  • Run day-to-day operations across both front-of-house and kitchen
  • Lead and support the team, rota planning, training, and communication
  • Drive a great customer experience, handle feedback and maintain service quality
  • Manage cash and stock, handle daily takings, stock orders, and supplier communication
  • Use sales insights to forecast demand and boost revenue
  • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are consistently met
  • Oversee food quality and presentation, menu knowledge, allergens, and standards
  • Track performance and KPIs, motivate the team to hit targets
  • Work closely with kitchen and ops teams, smooth service flow and issue solving
  • Promote strong kitchen–FOH teamwork, shared goals and communication
  • Recruit and onboard new staff, interviews, inductions, and values based hiring
  • Develop your team, create progression plans and training opportunities
  • Collaborate on new ideas, R&D projects and feedback loops with bakery/ops
  • Be part of the community, build local relationships and respond to feedback

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person


Kitchen Porter

Pay: £10.00-£12.71 per hour

Job Description:

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the culinary world? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where teamwork is key? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

At The Steamhouse we take pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our valued customers. Our kitchen team plays a crucial role in achieving this goal, and we are currently seeking a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team. If you’re passionate about the food industry and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain Kitchen Hygiene: Keep the kitchen and equipment clean, organised, and sanitised to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Dishwashing: Responsible for washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils, ensuring they are ready for use by the kitchen staff.
  • Assist the Kitchen Team: Support chefs with various tasks such as food preparation, vegetable peeling, and ingredient handling.
  • Refuse Removal: Regularly dispose of kitchen waste and recycling materials in accordance with our waste disposal guidelines.
  • Stock Management: Assist in managing inventory and stocking supplies to ensure a smooth operation during service hours.
  • Teamwork: Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain a well-organised and efficient kitchen, even during peak service times.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter is a plus, but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.
  • Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and friendly work environment.
  • Training and development to help you grow in your role.
  • Opportunities for advancement!
  • Discounts on our delicious menu offerings.

If you’re passionate about food, eager to learn, and ready to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The Steamhouse is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Kitchen Porter to our team and helping you grow in your culinary career!

Job Type: Full time

Benefits

  • Employee discount
  • Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Witney OX29 7HA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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