Cafe Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Service & Quality

Morrisons; Paignton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Colleague Discount

33 days annual leave

Leadership training

Pension & healthcare

Family leave

Morri Rewards

Job summary

Morrisons Cafe Manager role in Paignton is about leading busy cafe teams on the shop floor and in the kitchen to deliver top quality meals with speed and warmth. You will own menu delivery, service standards, and staff coaching, ensuring strong hospitality and a welcoming environment for customers and colleagues alike.

You’ll manage stock, supervise barista service, and drive waste control and cost awareness while maintaining Food Hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading busy cafe/food service teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff and customers.
• Proven ability to coach and develop team members.
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen/hospitality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen and front-of-house teams with passion and coaching.
• Drive excellence in food quality, presentation, and barista service.
• Own cafe sales, waste control, stock, and labour budgets.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene standards, and legal compliance.
• Be a visible, friendly face on the floor to enhance dining atmosphere.

Skills

Leadership

People person

Communication

Hands-on

Food service

Job description

Morrisons Cafe Manager role in Paignton is about leading busy cafe teams on the shop floor and in the kitchen to deliver top quality meals with speed and warmth. You will own menu delivery, service standards, and staff coaching, ensuring strong hospitality and a welcoming environment for customers and colleagues alike.

You’ll manage stock, supervise barista service, and drive waste control and cost awareness while maintaining Food Hygiene standards.