Café Manager

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a creative and proactive Café Manager to oversee daily operations of their café and provide freshly prepared staff lunches. The role includes baking cakes, delivering exceptional customer service, and managing payments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a positive attitude, with the opportunity for professional development. This is a full-time position during term time and includes perks such as heavily discounted childcare and free beverages.

Benefits

Heavily discounted childcare

Health and cycle-to-work schemes

Subsidized meals

Free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• A passion for food and the ability to cook appetising treats.
• Proactive attitude towards role and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve freshly prepared staff lunches and manage daily café operations.
• Bake delicious cakes and treats - your creativity is welcome.
• Oversee the café's afternoon opening for parents and families.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and manage payments.

Skills

Baking skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

We are excited to offer a new opportunity for a Café Manager to join the team at Cornerstone Academy Trust. This is a unique role at the heart of our school community, combining catering, customer service, and creativity. The successful candidate will be responsible for serving the freshly cooked hot dinners for staff, preparing the staff lunches as well as managing a coffee shop that opens to parents and families each day after school.

• A Salary of £24,202 FTE | Actual Salary of £25,629 (40 weeks)
• Hours are 8:15am - 5:45pm, Monday – Friday, 40 weeks per year (Term time + 10 days)

You will prepare for lunchtime service which will include collating staff food orders and, alongside the Chef, ensuring meals are ready for the lunchtime period. You must be good at baking cakes and other treats as this will form a significant part of your role.

Your role:

• Serve freshly prepared staff lunches and manage daily café operations.
• Bake delicious cakes and treats - your creativity is welcome!
• Oversee the cafe's afternoon opening for parents and families.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and manage payments via till and card systems.

What you’ll bring:

• A passion for the role and a proactive attitude.
• A love of food and an ability to cook appetising treats and cakes.
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Health and cycle-to-work schemes
• Subsided meals and from our in-house chefs
• Free tea and coffee
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

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