Activus recruitment

Café Manager Exciting Opportunity to Lead & Grow the Business Location: Just outside Banchory Salary: £30,000 £35,000 (or DOE) Hours: Full-time Start: ASAP Activus Recruitment is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an ambitious Café Manager to lead, run, and develop their on-site café located on a busy livery and events venue just outside Banchory. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong management experience, commercial drive, and a passion for delivering great customer experiences while also growing a thriving café business. About the Role The café operates 7 days a week, serving breakfast and lunch daily, and providing three meals a day during event weekends, when footfall and demand increase significantly. You will have a high level of autonomy and will be trusted to manage and improve the business day-to-day. Key responsibilities include: Managing and developing the café team Creating and organising staff rotas Overseeing daily café operations Ensuring excellent customer service and smooth service flow Driving business growth and increasing footfall Managing stock, ordering, and suppliers Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and presentation Supporting menu planning and improvements Preparing for and managing busy event weekends What We re Looking For Proven experience in café, hospitality, or restaurant management Strong leadership and organisational skills A proactive, commercially minded individual with drive and ambition Experience in growing sales or developing a hospitality business Ability to work independently and make confident decisions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Passion for delivering high standards and memorable customer experiences Full UK driving licence (essential due to rural location) What s on Offer Competitive salary of £30,000 £35,000, or depending on experience A high level of autonomy to shape and grow the business Opportunity to lead a popular café within a dynamic and busy venue Supportive working environment with scope to implement your own ideas If you re ready to take ownership of a café and push it to the next level, we d love to hear from you.