Community Co-op Shop & Café Leader

Village Greens; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Greens Community Co-op in Prestwich is seeking a hands-on Shop and Café Manager to lead day-to-day store operations, nurture community engagement, and drive sustainable growth.

You will balance retail excellence with our cooperative values, manage a diverse team of staff and volunteers, and ensure high standards of food safety and customer service. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for healthy, local produce.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a retail store or cafe environment.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Experience leading diverse teams including volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability by increasing customer footfall and average spend.
• Oversee daily store operations, stock, cleanliness and presentation.
• Lead training and build a positive team culture with volunteers.
• Collaborate with the Board to set strategic direction and market-responsive products.

Skills

Retail Mgmt

Financial Mgmt

People Mgmt

Compliance Knowledge

Communication

Co-op Values

Co-op Experience

Food Safety

Barista Skills

Grant Applications

Events Marketing

Tools

EPOS systems

Job description

Village Greens Community Co-op in Prestwich is seeking a hands-on Shop and Café Manager to lead day-to-day store operations, nurture community engagement, and drive sustainable growth.

You will balance retail excellence with our cooperative values, manage a diverse team of staff and volunteers, and ensure high standards of food safety and customer service. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for healthy, local produce.