Café & Kitchen Manager — Lead a Busy Garden Centre Café

Ashteadpark; Ashtead; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Staff discount in cafe & garden centre

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Ashteadpark in Ashtead, United Kingdom, operates a popular garden centre café and seeks an experienced assistant manager to support daily operations. You will lead a busy team, ensure first-rate customer service, and be hands-on across front of house and kitchen activities. The role includes ordering and driving cost efficiency while maintaining high standards.

We offer 28 days annual leave incl. bank holidays, free staff parking, and staff discount in the café and garden centre.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a successful team leader.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Experience in catering and front of house.
• Health & safety and food hygiene knowledge.
• Ability to manage till operations.
• Willing to help in all areas of the café.

Responsibilities

• Lead cafe team and manage daily operations.
• Take responsibility for cafe and kitchen.
• Handle ordering and cost efficiency.
• Serve customers and clear tables.
• Cash up and perform till reconciliation.
• Support manager and mentor staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisation

Customer service

People management

Food hygiene knowledge

Till operation

Catering experience

Proactive approach

Hands-on

Tools

POS system

Job description

Ashteadpark in Ashtead, United Kingdom, operates a popular garden centre café and seeks an experienced assistant manager to support daily operations. You will lead a busy team, ensure first-rate customer service, and be hands-on across front of house and kitchen activities. The role includes ordering and driving cost efficiency while maintaining high standards.

We offer 28 days annual leave incl. bank holidays, free staff parking, and staff discount in the café and garden centre.