Social Enterprise Café Manager — Lead Launch & Impact

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deer Shed Café is seeking a Project Manager to lead the launch and ongoing success of a community-focused social enterprise café in the East Midlands. This role requires an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for making a real difference.

You will oversee day-to-day café operations, food service, health and safety, and stock control, while training and mentoring young people with additional needs and managing staff, volunteers, and mentors to grow a sustainable social

Qualifications

• Experience in café, restaurant, catering or hospitality management.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for supporting young people and social impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the café.
• Manage food service, health and safety, and stock control.
• Support, train, and mentor young people with additional needs.
• Manage staff, volunteers and mentors.
• Help develop and grow a sustainable social enterprise.

Skills

Hospitality management

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Health & safety

Stock control

Job description

The Deer Shed Café is seeking a Project Manager to lead the launch and ongoing success of a community-focused social enterprise café in the East Midlands. This role requires an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for making a real difference.

You will oversee day-to-day café operations, food service, health and safety, and stock control, while training and mentoring young people with additional needs and managing staff, volunteers, and mentors to grow a sustainable social