Community Cafe Manager

Job Title: Café Manager

Company: Bright Selection

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000, dependent on experience

Bright Selection is delighted to be hiring for a new role for a Café Manager with a unique charitable social space with a 'pay it forward' concept. This is an incredible opportunity for a passionate and dynamic individual to oversee the operations of a vibrant community hub.

About the Café

The Café was founded with the vision of creating a space for people to connect and share kindness. Inspired by personal experiences and a desire to foster a sense of community, the café operates on a recommended donation basis, allowing patrons to pay as little or as much as they want. The café features:

• A stunning space created by interior designers
• An 80-cover capacity with an additional 20 spaces outside
• A variety of activities including mindfulness classes, Tai Chi, mother and baby groups, nutrition workshops, calligraphy classes, book clubs, and hand massages
• A vegan/vegetarian menu prepared in a state-of-the-art kitchen

Role Overview

The Café Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the café, ensuring it remains a welcoming and inclusive space for all. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing kitchen and front of house operations
• Coordinating and promoting café activities
• Managing volunteers and potentially a volunteer champion
• Developing and implementing marketing strategies, including social media management
• Handling financials and reporting
• Conducting regular meetings with the founder
• Ensuring the café maintains its high standards of service and community engagement

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a social butterfly, passionate about life, living, and kindness. They will have:

• Experience in running a café or hospitality establishment, preferably with start-up experience
• Excellent people skills and the ability to inspire and manage a team of volunteers
• Creative ideas for activities and community engagement
• Proficiency in social media management and marketing
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to oversee budgeting and reporting

Working Hours

40 hours per week. The café is open 7 days a week so there is flexibility required for weekend work.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter to Bright Selection.

Bright Selection advertises roles on behalf of our clients. If you do not hear back from us within 3 days of your application, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, however we may keep your details on our database for future roles & if we do so you will receive an email letting you know this.