Fishmonger/Retail Manager - Ballater

The Fish Shop
Aberdeenshire
3 months ago
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Fishmonger/Retail Manager - Ballater

Honouring and celebrating the history and culture of the Scottish fishing industry, The Fish Shop Restaurant and Fishmonger in Ballater is conceived to provide a friendly and relaxed ambience to cater to the local community as well as visitors that frequent this historic town. The integration of the Fishmonger ensures the "catch to plate" concept, honest to food and process. Both the fishmonger offering and the restaurant menu are dependent upon the daily offerings landed from trusted sources.

Of the 40 covers, there is a choice of seating; on stools at the bar, around a clinker-built fishing boat table in the corner, or on banquettes in the main restaurant above which hangs a sculpture of a school of fish, woven in wicker by a renowned local artist.

We are currently recruiting aFISHMONGERto run The Fishmonger fresh fish and seafood counter and shop. You are experienced and passionate about ensuring an exceptional experience for every visitor whilst maintaining exemplary retail standards in The Fish Shop. Ensuring a consistently high standard of presentation, including displays/visual standards, stock condition, stock control and general cleanliness, as well as reacting to sales trends and communicating regular updates to the General Manager and Executive Chef to ensure all operational demands are met form part of the role.

You have a natural flair for customer service, as well as strong merchant skills and history of delivering financial results. Written and verbal communication skills and an eye for detail will ensure your success in achieving your goals. Basic knowledge of fish and knife skills are an advantage.

In addition to career and training development plans, we offer a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package including pension, health cash plan, enhanced family friendly policies, and employee assistance programme, as well as discounts. Plus, days-off activities that include hitting the fantastic ski slopes nearby, and salmon fishing on the picturesque River Dee.

What's in it for you?

  • 30 days holiday, pro-rata.
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme.
  • Free food and drinks whilst on shift.
  • Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, London, Los Angeles, and Menorca!
  • Amazing sports and social events led by local social committees.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Health benefits including a health cash plan.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Career development opportunities tailored around your aspirations and goals.

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