A manager who keeps your business running
Guests should feel welcome. The team should know what is expected. And you want someone you can trust to take responsibility for the daily operation.
NovaChef recruits managers and assistant managers for hospitality businesses. We start with what your venue needs: a strong leader on the floor, someone with wider operational responsibility or support for the current manager.
The same title, different responsibilities
In one venue, the manager spends much of the time working on the floor. In another, the emphasis is on staff planning, cost control and managing other team leaders.
We discuss the size of the venue, the team and the responsibilities. Which decisions can the manager make? How do they work with the kitchen? How much time can you, as the owner, spend helping them settle in?
Clear expectations help make sure the candidate and employer are talking about the same job.
Guests, the team and results
We look at experience in a comparable setting and discuss what matters to you in a manager. That might mean coaching colleagues, keeping an overview during a busy shift or solving problems without losing sight of the guest.
We also cover working hours, evenings and weekends, salary and the commute. A job needs to fit the candidate’s daily life, not just look good on paper.
Frequently asked questions
Do you also recruit assistant managers?
Yes. We discuss the tasks and independence involved, so we can distinguish an assistant role from a position with overall responsibility.
Can you help me find a general manager?
Contact us to discuss the responsibilities. This title can mean very different things across organisations. We will check whether the assignment fits our network and service.
Do I need a complete job description?
No. Tell us how the business is organised, where you need support and the conditions you can offer. That gives us a starting point for discussing the right profile.
Which responsibilities do you want to hand over?
Tell Thomas what you need in a manager. We can discuss the role, expectations and how NovaChef can help with recruitment.