Café Launch & Social Impact Project Manager

Derbyshire County Council; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Project Manager for The Deer Shed Café, located at The Deer Shed, Alfreton Park Special School. This social enterprise café will launch and grow to support young people with additional needs, offering hands-on hospitality management experience.

You will lead daily operations, manage food service, health and safety, and stock control, while coaching staff, volunteers, and mentors to build confidence and sustainable impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in café, restaurant, catering, or hospitality management.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for supporting young people and making a positive social impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the café.
• Manage food service, health and safety, and stock control.
• Support, train, and mentor young people with additional needs.
• Manage staff, volunteers, and mentors.
• Help develop and grow a sustainable social enterprise.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Café/restaurant management

Team building

Education

Experience in hospitality management

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Project Manager for The Deer Shed Café, located at The Deer Shed, Alfreton Park Special School. This social enterprise café will launch and grow to support young people with additional needs, offering hands-on hospitality management experience.

You will lead daily operations, manage food service, health and safety, and stock control, while coaching staff, volunteers, and mentors to build confidence and sustainable impact.