Assistant Manager – Cavendish Café
Location: The Cavendish Café, Ray Dolby Centre, 19 J Thompson Avenue, West Cambridge
We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Manager to join our team at Cavendish Café. In this hands-on role, you'll support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the café, helping to ensure smooth operations, excellent customer service, and a positive team environment.
Hours: 5 days out of 7 (rota based, depending on business needs)
Pay: £16.50 per hour
What we're looking for:
* A team player with a proactive, "can-do" attitude
* Someone who brings energy, flexibility, and a passion for hospitality
* At least 2 years' café or hospitality experience
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* A detail-oriented approach with good knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and COSHH standards
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the General Manager in daily operations
* Maintain high standards of food safety and service
* Supervise and motivate staff when managers are unavailable
* Assist with rotas, stock ordering, and supplier management
* Train and support new starters and team members
* Respond to catering requests and provide appropriate options/quotes
* Manage till systems (Lightspeed) and understand maintenance procedures
* Ensure smooth operations during General Manager's absence
* Oversee health & safety, emergency, and crisis management procedures
* Support with food safety documentation and compliance (Alert 65)
* Assist with meeting room catering bookings (Condecco system)
Reporting to:
General Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Work Location: In person