Cafe Manager

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Golddigger Trust seeks a passionate Cafe Manager to lead The Refinery Cafe in Sheffield, a space combining hospitality with social purpose. This part-time role focuses on creating an inclusive environment for young people while engaging the wider community through a welcoming café experience and private events.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employer pension contributions

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Parking provided for work-related travel

Qualifications

• Experienced Cafe Manager or in a similar hospitality leadership role.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Friendly, approachable, and aspirational personality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wellbeing cafe operations for young people.
• Establish a public-facing café to engage the community.
• Support private venue hire and fundraising events.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Golddigger Trust are seeking a skilled and passionate Cafe Manager to lead the development and delivery of The Refinery Cafe space, a space that combines high quality hospitality with valuable social purpose. This exciting role is ideal for someone who thrives in cafe operations, values working with people, and is committed to investing in the wellbeing of young people.

The Cafe Manager will oversee and grow three key areas:

1. Wellbeing Cafe for Young People (Mon–Thurs, 3:00–6:00pm): A warm, inclusive space for young people to relax, connect with their wellbeing, and access informal support. The Cafe Manager will oversee all operations, supported by Golddigger Trust’s youth work team.

2. Daytime Cafe Offer (Tues-Thurs 10:30am–2:00pm): Open and establish a welcoming public-facing café offer to generate income and engage the wider community, including office workers and students in the close vicinity.

3. Ad-Hoc Events and Private Hire: Supporting private venue hire and Golddigger Trust fundraising events in evenings and weekends, overseeing the bar and staffing requirements (Additional paid overtime hours as required).

• An experienced Cafe Manager or similar leadership role in a hospitality setting.
• Someone who can work on their own initiative and effectively problem solve
• Friendly, approachable and aspirational, with a great communication style to individuals, small and large groups

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Part Time

Hours

32 - 37.5 HRS PER WEEK (MONDAY TO THURSDAY, 10:00AM – 6:30PM, PLUS ADDITIONAL ADHOC HOURS)

Be part of an innovative, values-driven charity supporting young people’s wellbeing.· Opportunity to lead and shape a unique hospitality and community offer.· Generous holiday allowance, with additional holiday based on length of service.· Employer pension contributions.· Ongoing training, support and development opportunities.· Work in a modern, purpose-designed cafe and community space.· Parking is provided on days where a vehicle may be required for work. On other days, freeparking may be provided dependent on availability.

Closing Date

09-07-2025

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV, along with a cover letter or a short (no more than 5 minutes) video to [e-mail] cover letter/video should cover the following three questions:- Tell us a little bit about you!- Why do you want to apply for this role?- Why do you think you would be a good choice for this role?We hope you are excited about applying to be part of Golddigger Trust. If you want to talk tosomeone further about this vacancy, please do contact us at [e-mail] or 0114 327 1191.

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