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Cafe Manager Location: On-site / Central London (Location TBC) Salary: £38,000-£40,000 + tips and bonus Job Type: Full-time, permanent Are you a passionate hospitality leader ready to take ownership of a vibrant, fast-growing café concept? We are seeking an inspiring Cafe General Manager to lead one of our busy locations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, builds strong teams, and consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth business where no two days are the same. You will play a key role in shaping team culture, maintaining outstanding standards, and driving operational success while developing your career in a supportive and fast-paced environment. Cafe Manager - The Role: As Cafe General Manager, you will lead daily operations, setting the standard for service, food quality, and team performance while creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Cafe Manager - Key Responsibilities: Operations and Standards Oversee day-to-day café operations to ensure smooth service and excellent guest experience Maintain high food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards Manage stock ordering, suppliers, and cost control Lead quality control across food preparation and service Monitor sales, labour costs, and operational KPIs Review P&L reports and implement improvements to meet targets Respond to customer feedback and resolve complaints professionally Identify and implement process improvements to support growth Collaborate with marketing teams on local initiatives and promotions Team Leadership and Development Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing café team Deliver training and development for new and existing employees Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and support career development planning Manage scheduling, absence processes, and performance management Lead recruitment and onboarding in partnership with head office Cafe Manager - Requirements: Essential Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 Minimum one year kitchen or hospitality operations experience Proactive, hands-on leadership approach Passion for food, hospitality, and customer service Desirable Café or bakery experience Experience training and developing teams Confidence interpreting P&L reports Benefits Consistent working pattern with one weekend day off per week / one whole weekend off per month Monthly performance bonus and tips 28 days holiday Free food perks Clear progression opportunities within a growing business If you are ready to take the next step in your hospitality leadership career and make a real impact, click apply today and be part of something exciting.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday Bonus: Quarterly performance bonus Are you a passionate and experienced leader in the food production industry? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where quality, innovation, and efficiency are at the heart of everything? If so, we d love to hear from you. We re an independent, fast-growing food-to-go manufacturer with a reputation for delivering top-quality products to retailers and foodservice partners across the South West and South Wales. With our own bakery and deli operations, and a talented production team on-site, we re committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement. We re now looking for a Food Production Manager to take the lead at our busy production facility and play a key role in the next stage of our growth. What You ll Be Doing: Leading, motivating, and developing a production team in a fast-moving food-to-go environment Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer standards Managing production schedules, stock levels, and minimising waste Driving continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and team performance Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations Working closely with senior management to deliver strategic goals Supporting training and staff development across production teams What You ll Bring: Proven experience in a food production management role ideally within food-to-go, bakery, or chilled foods Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene (Level 4 desirable) Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Clear, confident communication and a hands-on management style A passion for food quality and operational excellence