Café and Hospitality Team Lead

Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Bristol is seeking an experienced Café and Hospitality Team Lead to manage and expand its café operations. This role involves leading a team to welcome visitors and generate income through hospitality services. Candidates should have a strong background in hospitality operations and a passion for food. The café is part of a unique charitable organization balancing heritage and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality operations.
• Flair for food and customer service.
• Ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the café team to welcome visitors.
• Expand and define the café's offerings.
• Generate income through events and café services.

Job description

Join to apply for the Café and Hospitality Team Lead role at Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust

We are on the hunt for an experienced Café and Hospitality Team Lead to join our team. Our café is a much-loved hidden gem in the centre of Bristol, tucked away in the woodland landscape. This is a fantastic opportunity to define and expand our offer, leading the café team to welcome our visitors and help the community share and enjoy this incredibly special place.

If you have a flair for food, knowledge of hospitality operations and care about heritage, this job is for you!

We have a unique model of operation – while still a working cemetery, we balance visitor access with nature and heritage, inspiring people through our public engagement programme. To support our charitable objectives, we run income-generating events for visitors, operate an in-house café, shop, offer venue hire and weddings. As well as hosting a variety of events throughout the year, we are also a popular filming location. As a charity, it is essential that we generate income to protect and enhance this special place to ensure it is here for future generations.

How to apply

Find below the link to the Job Description. https://arnosvale.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Arnos-Vale-Cafe-and-Hospitality-Team-Lead-JD-2025.pdf

Please send us your CV, a covering letter (no more than two pages) or a 3 minute video explaining your suitability for the role. Also complete the Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust Equality and Diversity monitoring form and send all of these to [e-mail]. If you’d like more information, please email Sam at [e-mail] to arrange a call.

Deadline

Deadline for applications: End of day Thursday 16th October

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Civic and Social Organizations