About this role
Company Description
Assistant Manager
Pay: £31,000 per annum
Job Description:
About the Role
We’re looking for an energetic and experienced supervisor to support the daily operations of our vibrant restaurant located inside one of our flagship sites in Foxton, Cambridge . You'll play a key role in delivering excellent service, managing a passionate team, and supporting the General Manager with both hands-on and administrative tasks.
This is also a venue where we’re encouraged to be creative — from our food and coffee specials to how we serve our regulars. We’re looking for someone who brings not just skills and reliability, but a sense of fun to the team and the service experience
This is a fast-paced, customer-facing role perfect for someone who loves great food, has a talent for coffee making, and thrives in a structured weekday schedule.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Oversight: Helping to manage daily cafe operations, including opening and closing procedures, food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Barista Duties: Prepare high-quality coffee and hot drinks to order, ensuring consistency and speed during busy periods.
- Leadership and Management Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team Operational Oversight: Helping to manage daily cafe operations, including opening and closing procedures, food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness
- Sales and Profitability: Supporting the GM in driving sales and ensuring the cafe is profitable.
- Customer Service: Provide friendly and efficient service to office staff and visitors, ensuring high satisfaction.
- Food Service: Work closely with in-house chefs to ensure smooth food prep and service; help with food handling and basic preparation as needed.
- Events & Hospitality: Supporting the events and hospitality team when necessary.
- Admin Support: Assist the General Manager with daily admin tasks such as stock control, ordering, compliance checks, and basic reporting.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health & safety, and food hygiene at all times.
- POS: Support till operations and basic financial procedures as required.
Qualifications
About You
- Proven experience in a similar hospitality or café role (team leader or supervisor level ideal)
- Experience with MS Office, Saffron is an added bonus!
- Skilled in coffee preparation and customer service
- Confident managing a team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic food handling knowledge; Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate a plus
- Organised and comfortable with light admin duties
- Great attention to detail
- Positive attitude with a hands-on approach
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Additional Information
What We Offer
- 5 over 7 days
- Paid overtime opportunities
- EAP
- Supportive team environment with training and progression opportunities within the company
- Meals and drinks while on shift
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your energy, passion, and leadership skills to a role where your input truly matters
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Work Location: In person