Overview
Fun, funky, retro, quirky…. You can count on us to keep you captivated from noon ‘til night. Here at the Mesmerist, we pride ourselves on being a true Brighton destination – a big, beautiful venue brimming with character – encompassing individually styled rooms, a roof garden and a 70s cocktail bar. Begin with brunch, dine on our fusion lunch or dinner menu, sip expertly mixed cocktails – and find yourself dancing to Brighton’s best DJs into the wee hours… All under one eclectic roof!
This Role Includes
We want you to be up front, leading the team and getting the party started. We have an incredibly supportive team already in place – with experienced and hands-on Ops managers, an HR department and accounts department – allowing you to get on with the vital role of heading up the shifts, rallying the staff, setting the perfect atmosphere, getting the drinks flowing, and making the biggest party in Brighton happen – night after night!
This is a fast-moving and fun role within one of Brighton’s busiest and best loved venues – there aren’t many dull moments here. This job is interesting, rewarding, and always super sociable.
We are truly passionate about the progression of our managers, and put a lot of work into training and development. We can proudly count how many of our team have gone on to run their own pubs or take on higher level management jobs within our company.
Key tasks:
Rotas
Staff training & team development
Stock and finance control
Compliance/licensing
Running busy night shifts
Skills Required
Experience of managing a team of 10 + staff in a busy venue.
2+ years of AM or GM experience.
A passion for good food, good booze and good music – it’ll be in your bones.
A drive to continue our brilliant track record of sustained growth in both the food and drink sides of the business.
An interesting, interested approach – you’ll want to learn and develop your own skills, as well as those in your team.
A knowledge of what makes for great atmosphere and a great customer experience – and the hard working attitude to make this happen, day after day and night after night.
Experience of GM responsibilities – staff training, rotas, stock control, cashup/banking, compliance, ordering, licensing, bookings, team management.
You’ll be a positive, resilient and upbeat role model to your team.
Additional Information
Pay & Perks –
Starts at £33,000 per annum
Tips and quarterly performance bonus scheme
Full time role available – but we are open to talking about a job-share with two part-time positions
Flexible work pattern available
Staff discount on food and drink for you, your family and friends
Unlimited barista coffee & soft drinks
Meals provided
Extensive and continued training & certification
Opportunity to become a license holder
Opportunities to progress within an exciting, expanding company
Award winning staff welfare programme including unlimited free counselling for you and your family, crisis support, plus anytime medical legal and financial advice from trained professionals.
