Are you a hands-on Café Manager who thrives on the floor, leads from the front, and takes real pride in how a business runs day to day?
No evenings. No late nights. A role with real responsibility and influence.
Benefits
£31,000–£34,000 per year (depending on experience)
Full-time role, 5 days per week
Daytime-only operation – no evenings or late nights
Senior, trusted position with genuine autonomy
Close working relationship with owner and Head Chef
Opportunity to help shape systems and the future growth of the business
Supportive, values-led independent business
The Role
As Café Manager, you’ll lead the front-of-house operation day to day, while working closely with the Head Chef who runs the kitchen. You’ll be visible on the floor, part of the rota, and fully embedded in service.
This role plays a key part in strengthening how the café operates, with the long-term aim of creating a strong flagship model that can be replicated as the business grows.
Responsibilities as Café Manager
Lead the FOH operation day to day and during busy services
Work confidently across all FOH stations, with strong coffee skills essential
Manage the team end-to-end: rotas, holidays, staffing levels, onboarding, performance and development
Set and maintain clear standards around service, cleanliness, pace and atmosphere
Support the wider operation by stepping into the kitchen when needed during busy or short-staffed periods
Take ownership of labour planning, basic cost awareness and daily profitability
Ensure the café is run safely, compliantly and professionally at all times
Use simple systems and documentation to keep the café organised and consistent
Work closely with the owner and Head Chef to improve operations and build a scalable framework for the future
What We’re Looking For
Experience managing a busy café or hospitality site
Confidence running service, people, and rotas end to end
A visible, hands-on leader who enjoys being on the floor
Strong coffee knowledge and understanding of FOH service flow
Organised and tech-confident (EPOS, spreadsheets, shared systems)
Someone who values clear communication, good systems and doing things properly
Interest in being part of a growing independent business
The Environment
This is a hands-on management role in a fast-paced, daytime café setting. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, support the team during pressure moments, and help build a culture where service feels calm, organised and welcoming — even when it’s busy.
If you’re looking for a Café Manager role with daytime hours, real ownership, and the chance to help shape a growing independent business, this is an excellent opportunity.
Apply now with your CV, or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail