Cafe Manager - Barbican Centre

Benugo; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager for its Barbican Centre location. This full-time role involves supervising a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving the café's performance within a vibrant setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for food and beverage service, supported by a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location

Monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay

Company sick leave

Company annual leave

Opportunities for career development

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good food and beverage knowledge.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Proven leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and motivate the café team.
• Ensure smooth operation of the café.
• Maintain high standards of customer experience.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cafe Manager to join the team at Barbican Centre.

The Barbican Kitchen is located in the Barbican Estate in the City of London. It is an all-year café/restaurant open from 10am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday. The café serves freshly made pizza, sandwiches, salads, and a selection of street food.

Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 per annum

Shifts: 5 days out of 7 (including weekends)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Cafe Manager role:

• Supervise, manage, and motivate the team
• Ensure smooth operation of the café
• Maintain the highest standards of customer experience
• Work towards improving sales and service
• Support and manage team performance through evaluations, training, and mentoring
• Ensure high levels of Food and Health & Safety standards

The ideal candidate will have good food and beverage knowledge, outstanding customer service, and leadership skills.

Additional Information:

Benugo promotes a culture of inclusivity and progression. We offer benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunities for career development within a growing, prestigious company
• Employee discounts at retailers & fitness providers via Perkbox
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme & trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this role interests you, apply now!