Daytime Coffee Shop Manager Location Heima Coffee Ltd – 9 Station Approach, Meols, CH47 8XA Hours Monday to Friday Typically 7:30am – 3:30pm Occasional weekend or evening cover as required One slightly longer day per week to coordinate with the evening team Salary & Benefits £27,500 per annum Quarterly performance-based bonus Shared tips Free food and drinks on shift Consistent daytime working pattern About the Role We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Daytime Coffee Shop Manager to lead our weekday café operations at Heima. This is a floor-based role where you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the café, ensuring excellent customer service, high-quality food and drink, and a smooth, welcoming experience for every guest. You’ll be responsible for leading the team, maintaining standards, and keeping the café running efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being actively involved in service while also taking on leadership responsibility within a growing independent business. Key Responsibilities Open and close the café, ensuring smooth daily operations Lead weekday daytime service and maintain a calm, efficient flow Supervise, support, and motivate the café team Prepare and serve coffee and food to a consistently high standard Manage stock, place orders, and minimise waste Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation Handle customer enquiries and resolve issues professionally Support café events and collaborate with the evening team when needed Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety regulations About You Essential Experience in a café or hospitality environment Confidence in running shifts independently Experience preparing food in a commercial setting Strong organisational and communication skills A proactive, hands-on, and dependable approach Right to work in the UK Desirable Barista training or experience Food hygiene certification Experience supervising staff Experience supporting or running events Hospitality-related qualification About Heima Heima is a small, family-run coffee shop with a strong local following. We’re passionate about great coffee, quality food, and creating a relaxed, welcoming space for our community. This role offers stability, real responsibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in an independent business where your contribution is genuinely valued.