Details:
- Salary: £33,000 - 38,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Billericay Essex
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
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