About the Role
Brixton People’s Kitchen is seeking an energetic and organised Assistant Café Hub Manager to join our vibrant team at our Community Café and Hub in Lambeth Walk.
Help shape an inclusive space where food, community, and social impact come together. More than just a café, this hub provides affordable, nourishing meals and community-led events where local residents can connect and thrive.
Working closely alongside the Café Hub Manager, you will help oversee daily operations, inspire our team, and ensure we deliver high-quality, friendly service rooted in our core values. A key focus of your role will be supporting our community engagement efforts and coordinating our weekly community meal, powered by volunteer chefs and cooks, celebrating food, community and fostering intergenerational connection, and our After school homework club supporting young people to thrive.
You don’t need to be a head chef, but you must bring a solid understanding of hospitality, a passion for people, and the drive to help run a welcoming, community-focused space.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Operations & Leadership: Assist the Café Hub Manager in supervising day-to-day café operations, including opening/closing procedures, rotas, and maintaining operational standards.
- Community Events & Engagement: Lead on-the-ground coordination for community events and outreach, including running our weekly diaspora community meal alongside volunteer cooks.
- Team & Volunteer Management: Motivate, guide, and support baristas, kitchen staff, and volunteers to foster a positive, inclusive environment.
- Food Safety & Hygiene: Monitor food preparation and kitchen standards, ensuring strict compliance with UK health and safety regulations, HACCP, and allergen protocols.
- Stock & Administration: Help manage supplier relationships, stock replenishment, and general admin tasks using IT tools (Excel, Word).
- Customer & Community Service: Deliver exceptional service, handle customer enquiries with empathy, and resolve issues promptly.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Proven supervisory or team management experience within a café, restaurant, or hospitality setting (3 years preferred).
- Certifications: Level 3 Food Hygiene, HACCP, and Allergens Certificates (preferred).
- Skills: Strong admin and IT skills (Excel, Word); excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Community Focus: Practical experience or strong interest in community engagement, volunteer coordination, and bringing people together through food.
Pay: £13.85-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person
