Cafe Manager

This is a temporary Cafe Manager role in Lindford, offering £15.00 to £15.40 per hour. Working Tuesday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, and Saturday, 8.00am to 2.30pm, the position is expected to last two to three months initially, with potential for a permanent role that cannot be guaranteed. Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day running of the cafe, leading and supporting staff and volunteers, preparing and serving food and drinks, using a professional coffee machine, ordering stock, managing suppliers, minimising waste, and cashing up.

Cafandeacute; Manager - Temporary
£15.40 per hour Start date: ASAP
Location : GU35: Bordon Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8.00am-4.30pm & Saturday, 8.00am-2.30pm Temporary: 2-3 months initially

Dynamite Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established organisation who are looking for an experienced Cafandeacute; Manager to join the team on a temporary basis, starting as soon as possible.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the cafandeacute;, making sure customers receive great service and the cafandeacute; is running smoothly.

The initial role is expected to last around 2-3 months. There is the potential for a permanent position for the right person, although this cannot be guaranteed.

The role of Cafandeacute; Manager will include:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the cafandeacute;
• Leading and supporting staff and volunteers
• Preparing and serving food and drinks
• Using a professional coffee/barista machine
• Helping with menus, specials and new food ideas
• Ordering stock and managing suppliers
• Keeping on top of stock levels and minimising waste
• Cashing up and keeping accurate financial records
• Making sure food hygiene, health and safety standards are maintained
• Managing rotas and making sure the cafandeacute; is appropriately staffed
• Providing a friendly and welcoming service to customers
• Dealing with customer queries and resolving any issues
• Supporting volunteers and helping with training
• Keeping the cafandeacute; clean, safe and well presented
• Helping promote the cafandeacute; through social media, signage and other activities
• Supporting community events and activities where required

About you
We're looking for someone who has previous experience working in a cafandeacute;, hospitality, catering or similar environment, ideally with some supervisory or management experience.

You'll need to be confident working in a busy environment and happy to get stuck in and help wherever needed.
We're particularly interested in people who have:

• Previous cafandeacute;, hospitality or catering management experience
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety
• Experience preparing food and making hot drinks
• Barista experience
• Good customer service skills
• Experience supervising or supporting a team
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Experience with stock ordering and suppliers
• Good attention to detail and financial awareness
• A friendly, approachable and positive attitude

A Basic DBS check will be required for this role and will be funded by the organisation.

If you're an experienced Cafandeacute; Manager looking for a temporary opportunity that could potentially lead to something permanent, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for more information.
Please note: the permanent opportunity cannot be guaranteed and the initial position is temporary for approximately 2-3 months.

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