Job Vacancy | Groundwork South
Location: The Vench, Lockleaze Youth & Play Space, Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, BS7 9TD Contract: Annualised with a fixed term end date of 31st March 2026 Salary: £13,957 (FTE £26,500) Hours: Average 19.75 hours per week
The Café Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of The Vench Corner Café, leading the front-of-house team (including the Café Supervisor) to deliver excellent service that reflects The Vench’s values and meets the needs of the community.
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Experienced hospitality professional seeking full accountability for a café.
2. Confident leader with strong organisational and communication skills.
3. Passionate about community engagement and providing an inclusive service.
4. Hands-on, proactive, and committed to high standards.
Job Summary:
5. Lead, supervise, and support the café team, including staff and volunteers.
6. Oversee all aspects of daily café service, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.
7. Maintain high standards of food hygiene, allergen management, and customer service.
8. Manage till operations and cash handling procedures.
9. Implement and monitor operational procedures to ensure safety, efficiency, and consistency.
10. Provide training for staff and volunteers on:
11. Safe use of equipment
12. Hygiene protocols
13. Allergen awareness
14. Customer service standards
15. Till operation
16. Take initiative and demonstrate strong leadership to uphold operational excellence.