Cafe Manager - Leeds

Dine Contract Catering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced catering company in Leeds is seeking a confident Cafe Manager to oversee café operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service and basic food preparation skills, and be passionate about community service. This full-time role offers a salary of £31,700 per annum with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have basic food prep and cooking skills.
• Experience in delivering excellent customer service is essential.
• Strong communicator with good administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the café independently.
• Preparing small breakfasts and snack items.
• Delivering exceptional customer service.
• Handling daily administration duties and managing stock/orders.
• Identifying opportunities to increase income.
• Maintaining a clean and safe café environment.

Skills

Confident and able to work independently

Friendly and approachable

Hardworking and responsible

Basic food prep and cooking skills

Strong communicator

Good administrative and organizational abilities

Experience in delivering excellent customer service

Job description

Cafe Manager - Leeds

Monday - Friday 7am to 3.30pm

£31,700 per annum

We are looking for a confident, friendly, and hardworking individual to take full ownership of our café, treating it as if it were their own. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about food, service, and community, with the autonomy to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing the café independently
• Preparing small breakfasts and snack items (basic cooking skills required)
• Delivering exceptional customer service - always with a smile
• Handling daily administration duties and managing stock/orders
• Identifying opportunities to increase and maximise income
• Communicating effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Maintaining a clean, welcoming, and safe café environment

Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for someone who is:

• Confident and able to work independently - especially when lone working
• Friendly and approachable, creating a warm and welcoming space for all
• Hardworking and responsible, ready to take ownership of the café
• Has basic food prep and cooking skills
• A strong communicator with good administrative and organisational abilities
• Driven to spot opportunities and maximise café potential
• Experienced in delivering excellent customer service as a top priority

About Us:

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalized approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and working with local suppliers and communities. Our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, aiming to reach Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Explore our live vacancies today for roles including chefs, customer assistants, support, and office positions.

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