Cafe Manager

Select Appointments; Royston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run coffee shop near Royston is seeking a Café Manager to lead day-to-day operations. This role avoids late nights and split shifts, focusing on quality coffee and exceptional customer service. Key responsibilities include managing a team, overseeing inventory and compliance, and driving a customer-centric experience. The successful candidate will have operational experience in hospitality and a genuine passion for coffee. Attractive perks include generous holiday, health benefits, and discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Medi cash, life assurance, and access to Vitality Health

Discounted and free food

Cycle to Work Scheme and company pension

Qualifications

• Must have operational experience in a hospitality setting.
• Passion for quality coffee and community is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and team leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the coffee shop and brunch kitchen.
• Manage team rotas, stock ordering, and compliance.
• Shape customer experience and develop team through coaching.

Skills

Operational experience in hospitality

Passion for speciality coffee

Strong organisational skills

Ability to motivate a team

Job description

Café Manager – near Royston – £28,500 - £30,000 (DOE)

This is your chance to lead a speciality coffee shop where quality, passion, and community come together - without the late nights or split shifts that drain the joy from hospitality.

My client, a family‑run business, is looking for a Café Manager who wants to be part of something personal, authentic, and built on genuine care for great coffee and great people.

As Café Manager, you'll oversee the day‑to‑day running of a vibrant coffee shop and brunch kitchen, leading a team that shares your enthusiasm for speciality coffee and exceptional customer service. You'll have the opportunity to shape the customer experience, develop your team through hands‑on coaching, and bring your own ideas to life in a business that values your input. With one admin shift per week built into your schedule, you'll manage rotas, stock ordering, compliance, and financial reconciliation whilst maintaining the high standards that speciality coffee lovers expect.

This Café Manager position would suit someone with operational experience in hospitality who thrives in a customer‑focused environment and enjoys leading from the front. If you have a genuine passion for speciality coffee, strong organisational skills, and the ability to motivate a team whilst juggling the daily demands of café management, you'll find this role both rewarding and energising.

You’ll enjoy some standout perks in this Café Manager role:

• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays (with Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day off)
• Medi cash, life assurance, and access to Vitality Health after probation
• Discounted and free food, plus employee store discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme and company pension

My client is a warm, family‑run business where your contributions genuinely matter and where the love for quality coffee runs through everything they do. Their café has become a destination for coffee enthusiasts and brunch lovers alike, and the team prides itself on creating a welcoming space for both customers and staff.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Café Manager with a business that values passion, quality, and work‑life balance, Select Recruitment would love to hear from you.