Cafe Manager

Caddy Group Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent café brand in Rochester is looking for an experienced Café Manager to lead the opening and daily operations of a stylish new café. The role requires strong leadership and a passion for quality food, ensuring excellent service standards while managing a small team. The ideal candidate will have hospitality management experience and Level 2 Food Safety certification. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to shape a brand-new café concept.

Benefits

Chance to shape a brand-new café concept

Supportive environment

Competitive salary (DOE)

Qualifications

• Experience in café or hospitality management required.
• Must maintain food safety compliance.
• Hands-on approach and strong organizational skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the new café.
• Manage a small team including chefs and waiting staff.
• Oversee ordering, stock management, and service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene

Job description

Café Manager - New Opening

Rochester, Kent | Full-Time | Competitive Salary

We are seeking an experienced Café Manager to lead the launch and daily running of our stylish new café in Rochester. The café will focus on high-quality food with standout presentation — modern, creative, and Instagram-friendly.

You’ll manage a small team (2 chefs + waiting staff), oversee ordering and stock, maintain excellent service standards, and ensure full food safety compliance. Flexibility, strong leadership, and passion for great food are essential.

Requirements

• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene
• Experience in café or hospitality management
• Hands‑on, organised, and customer‑focused

Benefits

• Chance to shape a brand‑new café concept
• Supportive environment
• Competitive salary (DOE)

Apply now to help us create an exciting new destination café in Rochester