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- From £29,000 a year
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- Inventory control
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- Employee discount
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Coffee Shop Manager

Home Coffee -
Prenton

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Job details

Full-time
From £29,000 a year

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Employee discount

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Staff recruitment procedures (Human resources)
Hospitality
Pricing
Inventory control
Café experience
Food service team management
Closing procedures
Stock ordering
Sales
Food hygiene
Coaching
Mentoring junior staff
Merchandising
Restaurant management
Shift management
Performance management
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Handling customer enquiries
Change management
Social media platforms
Supervising experience
Continuous improvement
Team management
Staff training
Opening procedures
Recruiting
Cashing up (food service)
Cleaning
Waste collection
Interviewing
Ongoing financial performance monitoring
Professional development mentoring
Customer interaction
Kitchen inventory control
Site housekeeping
Training & development
Stock replenishment
Kitchen stock ordering
EPOS systems
Stocktaking
Escalation handling
Stock coordination
Cash handling
Leadership
Communication skills
Facilities maintenance
Marketing
Time management
Rota coordination

Full job description

Home Coffee – Café Manager Job Description

Role Overview

Home Coffee is looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and proactive Café Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the venue. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, managing staff, maintaining high operational standards, controlling stock and finances, and ensuring the café continues to provide a warm, welcoming, and friendly environment for every customer.

Key Responsibilities

Ordering & Supplier Management

Order stock on a weekly basis, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained at all times.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
Monitor sales trends and ensure popular products remain well stocked while maintaining a varied product offering.
Receive deliveries or arrange suitable staff cover to accept deliveries when they occur outside normal opening hours.

Stock Control

Complete a monthly stocktake and submit stock reports, including stock value and cost of goods, to the Site Manager.
Produce a quarterly inventory of all equipment, crockery, glassware, and other café assets.
Ensure products are attractively displayed and replenished throughout each trading day.
Keep all storage areas clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.
Maintain accurate retail and cost prices within the till/POS system.

Venue Maintenance & Standards

Maintain the café to an exceptional standard of cleanliness and presentation.
Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas comply with Environmental Health regulations and food hygiene standards.
Develop and maintain opening and closing checklists for staff.
Report maintenance issues promptly to the Site Manager or resolve minor issues where appropriate.
Ensure waste and recycling collections are managed and bins are presented on the correct collection days.

Staff Management

Produce monthly staff rotas at least four weeks in advance.
Maintain accurate staff timesheets and records of hours worked.
Lead the recruitment process, including reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and organising trial shifts.
Ensure all shifts are adequately covered, including personally covering shifts where necessary.
Train and develop new and existing team members through on-the-job coaching and dedicated training sessions.
Resolve staff concerns and operational issues, escalating to the Site Manager where appropriate.
Monitor employee performance and provide regular coaching and constructive feedback.
Hold regular team meetings and maintain accurate meeting minutes.

Finance & Marketing

Manage the café’s social media channels, producing engaging content that reflects Home Coffee’s brand, vision, and values.
Respond professionally to customer enquiries and feedback.
Ensure daily cashing up is completed accurately, with any discrepancies reported immediately to the Site Manager.
Maintain an appropriate level of change on site and arrange additional change when required.
Monitor sales performance, product profitability, and peak trading periods to support business decisions.
Ensure menus remain up to date, accurately costed, and priced in line with company margins.

General Responsibilities

Lead by example by delivering outstanding customer service at all times.
Create a positive, welcoming atmosphere for customers and staff.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, health and safety requirements, food hygiene regulations, and licensing conditions where applicable.
Take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the café, demonstrating initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the successful operation of Home Coffee.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Previous management or supervisory experience within hospitality or cafés.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
Confidence in stock control, ordering, and financial procedures.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
A proactive approach to problem solving.
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays when required.
A genuine passion for coffee, hospitality, and creating an exceptional customer experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Employee discount

Experience:

Hospitality: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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