Coffee Manager

Freemans Event Partners; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible event-based work

Experience at Murrayfield

Major sporting events

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Freemans Event Partners in Edinburgh is seeking experienced Coffee Managers to lead our coffee operations at Scottish Gas Murrayfield during Scotland's 2026 Autumn Internationals. Join a fast-paced team on matchdays delivering great drinks and friendly service.

You will set up outlets, manage your team, handle queues, monitor stock, and ensure food hygiene and safety standards. This casual, event-based role offers exciting exposure to major sporting events at one of the UK’s leading venues.

Qualifications

• Previous coffee shop, café or hospitality management experience.
• Strong knowledge of coffee preparation and service.
• Experience leading or supervising teams.
• Confident working within high-volume environments.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively.
• Remain calm and professional during busy service periods.
• Strong focus on quality and presentation.
• Available to work the Autumn International matchdays at Murrayfield.

Responsibilities

• Lead, brief and motivate baristas and coffee team members.
• Ensure outlets are fully set up and ready for service.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of coffee and hot drinks.
• Maintain product quality and consistency throughout service.
• Manage queues and ensure fast, efficient service during peak periods.
• Monitor stock including coffee, milk, cups and other consumables.
• Coordinate stock replenishment throughout the event.
• Oversee till and cashless payment procedures.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and correctly.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety standards.
• Troubleshoot operational issues during service.
• Manage outlet close-down procedures.
• Work closely with senior event management.

Skills

Coffee management

Team leadership

High-volume service

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Calm under pressure

Quality & presentation

Autumn Internationals availability

Job description

Location: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Contract: Casual, Event-Based

Join the Team for the 2026 Autumn Internationals

We're recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Coffee Managers to join our team at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for Scotland's huge 2026 Autumn International fixtures.

Be part of the incredible matchday atmosphere as Scotland welcome New Zealand, Australia and Japan to Edinburgh this November.

You'll have the opportunity to work across:

• Scotland v New Zealand – Saturday 7 November 2026


• Scotland v Australia – Sunday 15 November 2026


• Scotland v Japan – Saturday 21 November 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced coffee and hospitality professionals to lead busy coffee operations at one of the UK's leading sporting venues.

The Role:

As a Coffee Manager, you'll lead one of our busy coffee operations within Scottish Gas Murrayfield, ensuring your team delivers consistently high-quality drinks alongside fast and friendly customer service.

You’ll take responsibility for your outlet from setup through to close-down, maintaining excellent standards even during the busiest periods of the matchday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, brief and motivate baristas and coffee team members.


• Ensure coffee outlets are fully set up and ready for service.


• Oversee the preparation and presentation of coffee and hot drinks.


• Maintain product quality and consistency throughout service.


• Manage queues and ensure fast, efficient service during peak periods.


• Monitor stock including coffee, milk, cups and other consumables.


• Coordinate stock replenishment throughout the event.


• Oversee till and cashless payment procedures.


• Ensure equipment is used safely and correctly.


• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety standards.


• Troubleshoot operational issues during service.


• Manage outlet close-down procedures.


• Work closely with senior event management.

About You

We're looking for people who:

• Have previous coffee shop, café or hospitality management experience.


• Have strong knowledge of coffee preparation and service.


• Have experience leading or supervising teams.


• Are confident working within high-volume environments.


• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.


• Are organised and able to prioritise effectively.


• Remain calm and professional during busy service periods.


• Have a strong focus on quality and presentation.


• Are available to work the Autumn International matchdays at Murrayfield.

What You'll Receive:

• Flexible, event-based management work.


• The opportunity to manage coffee operations at Scottish Gas Murrayfield during Scotland's 2026 Autumn Internationals.


• Valuable experience within major sporting event hospitality.


• A fun, energetic and supportive team environment.


• Opportunities to work at some of the UK's biggest sporting events, festivals and venues with Freemans Event Partners.

About Freemans Event Partners:

Freemans Event Partners is an award-winning event hospitality provider, delivering exceptional food, drink and fan experiences at some of the UK's and Europe's leading sporting venues, festivals and live events.

With over 50 years of experience, we're passionate about creating unforgettable guest experiences while providing rewarding opportunities for our people.

If you're passionate about great coffee, great service and leading teams in exciting environments, we'd love to welcome you to the team at Murrayfield this autumn.