Learning Cafe Manager

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Job summary

A community-focused hub in Alnwick is seeking a Cafe Manager to lead a team in providing professional customer-oriented services, including food and drink preparation and event support. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering and supervisory roles, along with knowledge of food safety standards. This fixed-term position offers various benefits including annual leave and pension enrollment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 2 days flexible leave per month

Responsibilities

• Direct a team to provide professional Cafe, Event, and Bar service.
• Prepare and serve food and drinks, operate coffee machines.
• Manage cash controls including banking and stock taking.

Skills

Experience in a catering environment

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety principles

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cafe Manager to join the Community Hubs Team at Alnwick Community Hub.

Position Details:

• 37 hours per week
• Fixed term until 31/03/2026

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for directing a team of Community Hub Support Assistants, apprentices, and learners to provide a professional, customer-oriented Cafe, Event, and Bar service. This includes preparing and serving food and drinks, operating a traditional barista-style coffee machine, supporting events such as buffets and meals, bar service, managing cash controls including banking, ordering, and stock taking, and maintaining cleanliness.

The Learning Cafe Manager will also support weddings, special events, and corporate hospitality within the community hub.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a catering environment
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety principles

Exact working pattern to be discussed at the interview.

If you have any queries, please contact Paul Kirkup at 07557191096 or [e-mail].

Why choose us?

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years (pro-rata for part-time)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave per month (pro-rata for part-time)

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