Cafe Manager - Day time hours, No late nights

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading café brand in London is seeking a Café Manager to lead a vibrant team, uphold high standards of service and quality, and deliver excellent guest experiences. This hands-on role requires experience in café operations, strong coffee knowledge, and the ability to inspire and develop staff. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 plus Tronc and promotes a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Fun and lively working environment

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive culture with room for progression

Daytime-focused hours

Competitive salary

Great coffee while on duty

Qualifications

• Experience managing a café, restaurant, or brunch-style venue.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food service flow.
• Solid knowledge of coffee brewing methods and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to deliver outstanding hospitality.
• Maintain high standards of coffee and food quality.
• Manage daily operations across floor, kitchen, and coffee bar.
• Train and mentor staff in the business.

Skills

Café/restaurant management experience

Understanding of kitchen operations

Knowledge of coffee and brewing methods

Outstanding guest experience delivery

P&L oversight

Hands-on leadership

Coaching and development

Strong organisational skills

Job description

Café Manager / London / Salary up to £40,000 + Tronc

I am working with a modern brunch café concept known for its warm, relaxed atmosphere, quality ingredients, and a genuine passion for excellent coffee.They work with high-standard beans, exceptional brewing methods, and take pride in delivering a food and beverage experience that feels both elevated and welcoming.

We are looking for a Café Manager who understands both coffee craft and restaurant-style operations, someone who is confident supporting a busy kitchen service while also leading a high-performing front‑of‑house team.This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on leader who loves hospitality, thrives in a vibrant service setting, and wants to help shape the guest experience from the ground up.

As Café Manager, you’ll set the tone for the team, uphold the standards, and ensure smooth, consistent daily operations. You’ll be the role model for great hospitality guiding, coaching, and developing your people while driving excellent product quality and operational efficiency.

Perks and Benefits of a Café Manager

• A fun, lively working environment with plenty of variety
• Opportunities for training and development as the brand continues to expand
• A genuinely supportive culture with room for progression
• Daytime-focused hours (ideal for work‑life balance)
• Competitive salary up to £40,000 + Tronc
• Great coffee while on duty!

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For

• Experience managing a café, restaurant or brunch‑style venue
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food service flow and standards
• Solid knowledge of coffee, brewing methods, espresso workflow and quality control
• Ability to deliver outstanding guest experiences and inspire your team to do the same
• Confident overseeing P&L lines and achieving revenue targets without compromising quality
• Hands‑on leadership style — happy to jump on the coffee bar, support kitchen service, or run the floor as needed
• Passion for coaching, developing, and motivating people
• Strong organisational ability, ensuring smooth shifts and consistent delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your team to deliver outstanding hospitality and a warm, welcoming environment
• Maintain high standards of coffee and food quality, ensuring consistency across all shifts
• Manage daily operations across floor, kitchen, and coffee bar
• Train, mentor and support staff, helping them progress within the business
• Oversee labour controls, stock management and service efficiency
• Maintain a well‑presented, organised, and guest‑ready café at all times
• Drive both sales and team engagement through strong leadership and service standards

If you are keen to have a chat about this role, please forward CVs to [e-mail].