Part-Time Heritage Café Manager: Lead Team & Guests

Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO is seeking an experienced Café Manager to lead the Visitor Centre/Community Hub Café and help drive its growth. Based in our busy Community Hub, this role blends hospitality leadership with community engagement and visitor experience.

Key duties include leading a team, delivering exceptional service, developing menus with local suppliers, and managing budgets and compliance, while supporting local community activities and events.

Qualifications

• Significant hospitality experience.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Organised and proactive with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience leading on food safety, compliance and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and visitor experiences.
• Develop menus and work with local suppliers.
• Manage budgets, stock and compliance.
• Support community activities and events.

Skills

Staff leadership

Customer service

Menu development

Budgeting

Compliance

Job description

Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO is seeking an experienced Café Manager to lead the Visitor Centre/Community Hub Café and help drive its growth. Based in our busy Community Hub, this role blends hospitality leadership with community engagement and visitor experience.

Key duties include leading a team, delivering exceptional service, developing menus with local suppliers, and managing budgets and compliance, while supporting local community activities and events.