Assistant Manager — Social Impact Café Leader

Redemption Roasters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Redemption Roasters is seeking an Assistant Manager for our St Giles High Street café in London. You will support the store manager, lead shifts, and build a team delivering great hospitality and social impact.

Ideal candidates have cafe/restaurant management experience, weekend availability, and the right to work in the UK. You will coach, lead by example, and ensure safe, high-quality service across all cafe areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-years cafe or restaurant management, supervisor or senior barista experience.
• Right to work full-time in the UK.
• Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Coffee Shop Manager in leading day-to-day operations, stepping up to lead the café in their absence.
• Motivate and guide your team through busy shifts, setting the tone for excellent hospitality, product quality, and pace.
• Uphold standards by coaching in the moment, sharing clear, constructive feedback, and helping team members grow in skill and confidence.
• Work across all areas of the café – from barista to kitchen – leading by example.
• Take responsibility for stock, cleanliness, and compliance on shift, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
• Reinforce our mission and values, helping programme participants and newer team members feel supported, included, and set up for success.
• Communicate effectively with your Manager, sharing insights and ideas to help drive team performance and engagement.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality

Decision making

Job description

Redemption Roasters is seeking an Assistant Manager for our St Giles High Street café in London. You will support the store manager, lead shifts, and build a team delivering great hospitality and social impact.

Ideal candidates have cafe/restaurant management experience, weekend availability, and the right to work in the UK. You will coach, lead by example, and ensure safe, high-quality service across all cafe areas.