Aromi Manager – Cambridge
About Aromi
Aromi is an independent Sicilian café, pizzeria, and gelateria with multiple sites across Cambridge. We are a fast-paced, high-volume business focused on quality food, strong team culture, and consistent operational standards across both daytime café and evening dining service.
The Role
We are looking for experienced, commercially aware Managers to complete the management teams across our Cambridge sites - From Assistant Manager, to Cafe or Restaurant Manager!
These are hands-on leadership roles with full responsibility for daily operations, team performance, and site results. You will be accountable for delivering excellent customer experience while maintaining strong control over labour, service standards, and sales performance.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Service
- Lead day-to-day operations across café and/or evening service
- Ensure smooth execution of both counter service and table service (evening) where applicable
- Maintain high standards of food quality, service speed, and cleanliness
- Manage peak trading periods with a focus on flow, queue management, and customer experience
Team Leadership
- Lead, train, and develop a high-performing team
- Set clear expectations on service standards, upselling, and efficiency
- Manage rotas and staffing levels to meet business needs
- Drive accountability and create a positive, performance-focused team culture
Commercial Performance
- Deliver against daily and weekly sales targets
- Be accountable for labour % and productivity
- Use scheduling tools to plan labour effectively
- Monitor performance in real-time and take action where needed
Systems & Controls
- Oversee POS operations ensuring accurate order handling and reporting
- Complete daily financial reconciliation and reporting
- Manage stock levels, ordering, and wastage control
- Ensure smooth operation of delivery channels, including availability and service quality
Standards & Compliance
- Maintain food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards
- Ensure all team members are compliant with training and procedures
- Drive consistency across all shifts and service periods
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Manager or Assistant Manager in a high-volume hospitality environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Commercial awareness with experience managing labour and sales performance
- Comfortable using systems such as POS and scheduling tools
- Hands-on, organised, and able to perform under pressure
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Clear progression opportunities as the business grows
- Structured training and development
- A fast-paced, supportive, and ambitious working environment
Why Join Aromi
This is not a passive management role. You will have real ownership of your site, your team, and your results.
We are looking for operators who want to:
- Run a strong, disciplined shift
- Build a great team
- Deliver consistently high standards
- And drive performance day in, day out
If these roles sound exciting, APPLY NOW and if suitable, you will be contacted for a confidential conversation!
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
