Manager

An Croí Ltd; Maghera; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural community café is seeking an enthusiastic Café Manager to lead daily operations and foster community engagement. The ideal candidate should be passionate about hospitality and the Irish language, with strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include staff supervision, compliance with health regulations, and supporting marketing initiatives. The role offers a unique opportunity to strengthen the café's presence as a bilingual hub. This position is located in Northern Ireland and requires flexibility to engage with community activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a café or hospitality setting.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Fluent in Irish or an advanced learner.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily café operations, including staff supervision.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and licensing regulations.
• Oversee stock management and cash handling procedures.
• Support marketing activities to increase sales.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety and hygiene

Cash handling

Stock control

Marketing knowledge

Barista training

Sustainability awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 or higher

First aid or health and safety training

Job description

An Croí, Maghera is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Café Manager to lead our rural community café and support the growth of this important social enterprise. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about hospitality, leadership, Irish Language and community development.The job is ideal for someone who is a great leader, and keen to expand and develop new business opportunities and strengthen the café’s role as a welcoming bilingual hub for the local community and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of daily work, including staff supervision, stock management and cash handling
• Schedule staff rota, training and performance management
• Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, health and safety and licensing regulations
• Oversee day-to-day procedures, including end of day finance report
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food presentation and café appearance at all times
• Support promotional and marketing activities to increase sales and customer engagement

Skills and Qualifications

• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and health and safety practices
• Experience in cash handling, stock control and daily reporting
• Strong leadership skills, great communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work weekends, early mornings, and holidays as required in line with community initiatives
• Fluent in Irish or an advanced learner
• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a café, or hospitality setting
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or higher
• First aid or health and safety training
• Barista training
• Knowledge of marketing, promotions or social media for hospitality
• Awareness of sustainability and environmental impact in hospitality

Further Information

Personal specification The candidate must be reliable, punctual and professional at all times. They must have a positive approach to work and display a commitment to delivering high standards of food and customer service. The candidate must also have a proven track record of successful supervision of a teamAbout us An Croí Café is a vibrant social enterprise created by Coiste Forbartha Charn Tóchair. Since opening our doors in November 2018, we’ve become a welcoming hub in Carntogher, a place where great food, friendly faces, and a love for our local culture all come together.We’re passionate about celebrating and promoting the Irish language, and we aim to offer a fully bilingual service for anyone who wants to use Irish, whether they’re fluent, learning, or just curious.Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and coffee, An Croí continues to grow and evolve. We’re excited about the future, and we’re looking for someone who shares that energy and wants to be part of something special.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026