Education Café Manager - Lead & Train Pupils

Greenacre School; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contract types (term-time or

Job summary

Greenacre School in Barnsley is seeking an inspiring Vocational Café Manager to lead a brand new, commercially sustainable café at the heart of the school community.

The role balances operational excellence with educational purpose, delivering a structured vocational training program for pupils aged 3–19 with complex needs, including safeguarding responsibilities and ongoing staff development. Flexible contracts may be discussed.

Qualifications

• Industry qualifications in hospitality, catering, or business management.
• Experience in a management or supervisory role within hospitality/catering.
• Proven ability to train and motivate a diverse team.
• Experience working with children or adults with SEN and safeguarding understanding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cafe operations with high food quality and service standards.
• Foster an inclusive cafe environment for all customers.
• Deliver hands-on vocational training across cafe functions.
• Manage finances, stock, pricing, supplier negotiations, and cashless systems.
• Recruit and lead a reliable team of cafe staff.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Safeguarding awareness

SEN experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in Hospitality, Catering, or Business Management

Job description

Greenacre School in Barnsley is seeking an inspiring Vocational Café Manager to lead a brand new, commercially sustainable café at the heart of the school community.

The role balances operational excellence with educational purpose, delivering a structured vocational training program for pupils aged 3–19 with complex needs, including safeguarding responsibilities and ongoing staff development. Flexible contracts may be discussed.