Café manager Work, Jobs in Eastbourne, Esx (with Salaries)

Speciality Coffee Shop Manager
Foundry Coffee —Eastbourne
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
- Employee discount
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Creative hospitality and workshop lead
The Art House —Eastbourne
- £12.85 - £13.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Serving
- Customer service
- In-person
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Senior General Manager - Brighton i360
Nightcap PLC —Brighton
- £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Restaurant
- Café
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Head Barista/Manager
PHARMACIE COFFEE ROASTERS —Lewes
- £14 - £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Restaurant Manager - Brighton i360
Nightcap PLC —Brighton
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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7d
General Manager
The Flour Pot Bakery —Brighton and Hove
- £32,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
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Shift Leader
Off the Beach Cafe —Hove
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Bubble Tea Barista - Full Time shift leader
Pearls Bubble Tea —Brighton
- £13.00 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- English
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Speciality Coffee Shop Manager

Foundry Coffee
Eastbourne

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£28,000 - £30,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Hospitality
Management
Customer service
Coffee experience
Organisational skills
Cash handling
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

About Foundry Coffee

Foundry Coffee is an independent speciality coffee business built around exceptional coffee, quality food, and genuine hospitality. We are passionate about creating welcoming spaces, delivering consistent quality, and building a team culture centred around accountability, care, and excellence.

We are looking for a strong General Manager to lead our Grove Road store — our flagship café offering speciality coffee, brunch, and exceptional customer experience.

Role Overview

The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Grove Road store.

You will lead the team to ensure the site operates efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standards every day. This includes managing people, driving sales, controlling costs, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining operational excellence across all areas of the business.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who leads from the front, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes full ownership of site performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Store Operations

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Grove Road store.
Ensure smooth service across all trading periods.
Maintain exceptional standards in coffee, food, service, and cleanliness.
Ensure all opening and closing procedures are completed to company standards.
Drive operational efficiency and identify areas for improvement.

Team Leadership

Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
Lead by example and create a positive, accountable culture.
Manage rotas effectively to ensure labour efficiency and service standards.
Conduct regular 1:1s, reviews, and performance conversations.
Address performance issues promptly and professionally.

Customer Experience

Deliver outstanding hospitality and customer service at all times.
Create a welcoming environment for both customers and team.
Handle customer feedback and complaints effectively.
Continuously improve the customer experience.

Financial Performance

Take ownership of site sales and profitability.
Manage labour costs in line with business targets.
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance.
Identify opportunities to increase sales and improve efficiency.
Control costs, reduce waste, and protect margins.

Stock & Cost Control

Oversee ordering and stock management.
Ensure stock is controlled effectively to minimise waste.
Maintain strong cost discipline across all departments.
Protect gross profit through strong stock control and operational discipline.

Compliance & Standards

Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
Maintain excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
Ensure all company policies are followed consistently.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential

Proven management experience within hospitality, cafés, or food & beverage.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Commercial awareness and financial understanding.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and high standards.

Desirable

Experience in speciality coffee.
Experience managing high-volume brunch or café environments.
Knowledge of labour management, KPIs, and rota planning.

Personal Attributes

Natural leader
Hands-on and proactive
Positive and solutions-focused
Calm under pressure

Highly organised

Commercially aware
Strong work ethic

Success in This Role Looks Like

Strong site sales and profitability
High-performing, engaged team
Excellent customer experience
Consistently high operational standards
Efficient labour and stock management

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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