Cafe Manager (Part-Time)

Reward Gateway; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent employee engagement firm in London seeks a dynamic part-time Cafe Manager to lead its in-house cafe. The ideal candidate will ensure exceptional service and maintain high standards of health and safety while managing daily cafe operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a modern office environment and contribute to employee wellbeing. Compensation ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, with benefits such as private medical insurance and a wellbeing allowance.

Benefits

Flexible holiday plan of up to 40 days

£400 Wellbeing Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Allowances for professional development

Substantial bonuses for life events

Friends and family discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of food legislation and health & safety.
• Experience in food ordering and deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the cafe.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Plan and present food to high standards.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Stock management

Budgeting experience

Education

Recognized Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Cafe Manager (Part-Time)

Department: People

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Experience Manager

Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

Reward Gateway, part of Edenred, is a global leader in benefits and employee engagement. We help businesses attract, engage, and retain top talent through strategic reward, recognition, and well‑being solutions.

Guided by our shared missions—‘Making the World a Better Place to Work’ and ‘Enriching Connections, For Good’—we’re committed to transforming workplaces and improving people’s daily lives.

Our team embodies entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and respect. We push boundaries, speak up, and stay human, fostering a culture where imagination thrives.

Your Role in our Mission

Our mission is to make the world a better place to work, and to help us achieve this mission we are looking for a dynamic fast‑paced cafe manager to lead our in‑house office cafe on a part‑time basis in the heart of our London office. This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced cafe manager who loves high standards, energetic service, and is ready to apply their skills in a modern people‑first office environment. It is a 20 hours per week role, based onsite in our Dean Street office.

The full‑time equivalent (FTE) salary for this role is £30,000–£35,000 per annum.

The role supports employee wellbeing, collaboration and productivity and involves carrying out a range of kitchen duties, including preparing basic food items and orders, managing stock orders, and operating barista coffee machines.

What’s In It For Me?

• A flexible holiday plan of up to 40 days per year
• £400 a year Wellbeing Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Allowance for professional development books, e‑books, podcasts
• Substantial bonus payments for a number of life events including pet adoption, wedding/civil ceremony, new family, retirement
• Employee, friends and family discounts across 1200+ retail, hospitality and lifestyle brands

What You’ll be Doing:

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the cafe, ensuring it effectively meets the needs of our London office
• Providing excellent customer service, creating a rapport with all employees
• Adhering to and ensuring the cafe meets statutory and company requirements in Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures
• Compiling orders, production and delivery of large quantities of pre‑ordered lunches
• Planning and presenting food to high standards
• Ensuring the cafe achieves the financial targets in line with the budget
• Maintaining and recommending renewal/replacement of equipment when required
• Promoting and encouraging environmental improvement initiatives within the business
• Keeping the location tidy and clean to a high standard with the cafe well stocked

Experience and Skills You Need in this Role:

• Proven experience in a similar role with a recognised Food Safety Certificate
• Previous experience of food ordering, deliveries and stock management
• Track record in maintaining the highest standards of health and safety with working knowledge of safe working practices, including food temperature checks, food quality and food legislation
• Excellent customer service
• Budgeting experience, food planning and waste control

The Interview Process:

• Screening call with Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
• Online interview with Experience Manager
• Face‑to‑face interview with Experience Manager and a member of the People team

At Reward Gateway | Edenred, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate.

Be comfortable. Be you.

We want every employee to feel comfortable bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, because we believe diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger. Our approach to hiring and building teams is about more than filling roles—it’s about creating an environment where everyone can thrive, feel supported, and contribute to our mission of making the world a better place to work.