Cafe Manager

Milk Barn Cafe; Meaver; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local café in Meaver seeks an experienced Café Manager to lead operations and foster community ties. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily service, training staff, and managing stock. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a hospitality setting and a passion for coffee and food. Flexible hours and overtime are available, along with a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a café or hospitality setting, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Good level of kitchen experience and food knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure smooth, efficient service.
• Lead, train, and support team members.
• Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about great coffee, warm hospitality, and making a real impact in your local community? We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Café Manager to lead our small team and grow the café within the community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure smooth, efficient service
• Lead, train, and support team members
• Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer care
• Drive sales and support community events
• Prepare and serve food and drinks with pride and consistency

Qualifications

• Experience in a café or hospitality setting, ideally in a supervisory role
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A calm, can-do attitude with a love for coffee, food, and people
• Good level of kitchen experience and food knowledge.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable or willingness to complete)
• Someone who is organised whilst working well under pressure.

What We Offer

• £27,000 pro rata for 30–32 hours/week
• Overtime available for evening and community events
• A friendly, supportive workplace culture
• The chance to shape the café experience and grow with us
• Flexibility and input into how the café evolves

Apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter to [e-mail]

Would suit someone living on the Lizard Peninsula