Cafe Assistant Manager
We are looking for a friendly and motivated Assistant Manager to join our café team. We are a busy, independent café located in Worplesdon (Guildford), and we pride ourselves on serving high-quality, freshly cooked food for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Our café is open 8:30am – 4pm, offering daytime hours in a welcoming and fast-paced environment.
This is a hands-on role, where the Assistant Manager will work closely with the Café Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the business, including:
- Welcoming customers and providing excellent customer service
- Waiting tables and supporting the front-of-house team during busy service
- In charge of the cafe on the Manager's days off/holidays
- Answering customer enquiries and ensuring a positive dining experience
- Assisting with stock control and ordering supplies
- Supporting the training and supervision of junior team members
- Helping maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation
- Leading on planning and organising café events and promotions
Experience & Skills Required:
- Minimum 3 years experience working in a café or restaurant environment
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
- Barista trained
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Reliable, organised and able to take initiative
Position Details:
- Full-time position – 5 days per week, including weekends
- 38-40 hours per week (excl breaks)
- All tips go directly to staff in addition to salary
If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a friendly team environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and alond with a covering note explaining why you are interested in the role. Please note: only applications with a cover note will be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
