By Day, a Trendy Café Lead — By Night, a Wine Bar Maestro. Are You Our Perfect Match?
Location: Gaol St, Oakham - where oat lattes flow by morning and vintage reds swirl by night.
About Us:
We're Ovation — a stylish, well-travelled wine bar with a big heart and even bigger dreams. By night, we're all about sultry lighting, handcrafted cocktails, and globally-inspired tapas. But now, we're stepping into the daylight with Ovation by Day — our exciting new café concept.
Think: curated playlists, sun-soaked lattes, beautiful brunch bites, and the same sophisticated energy we're known for — just with a little more daylight.
Who We're Looking For:
A confident, experienced hospitality chameleon who thrives in both the chilled-out morning café scene and the buzz of evening wine service. You're social media-savvy, have a sixth sense for what's trending, and know how to turn casual coffee drinkers into loyal regulars.
In This Dual Role, You'll:
* Lead and grow Ovation by Day — from café operations to customer experience.
* Be the face of our daytime trade: greeting guests, recommending menu items, and setting the tone.
* Manage bookings, events, and help evolve our daytime offerings with creative flair.
* Own the social media strategy — creating engaging content and building a community around our brand.
* Step confidently into afternoon and early evening shifts, ensuring smooth transitions into our wine bar vibe. The role is predominately day time though.
* Support the overall team with leadership, training, and a hands-on approach.
You Are:
* Experienced in café or daytime service management (bonus if you've launched or grown a café concept).
* Confident with Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms — you love creating buzz and connecting with your audience.
* Warm, professional, and full of personality.
* Obsessed with great food, coffee, wine, and hospitality.
* A natural leader who can multitask and bring fresh ideas to the table.
Perks Include:
* A dynamic, passionate team that feels like family.
* Real input into shaping both the Ovation by Day and evening wine bar identities.
* Discounted gym membership
* Industry training programmes
* Discounts
* An environment that champions creativity, growth, and good vibes.
* Oh, and plenty of wine.
If you're ready to help write the next chapter of Ovation — one where the coffee's strong, the socials are buzzing, and the wine never stops flowing — we'd love to hear from you.
Let's make pour (and perfectly brewed) decisions together.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,400.00-£27,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person