Café Manager – New Café Opening
Location: Rochester, Kent
We’re recruiting on behalf of an exciting new café opening in Rochester, and we’re looking for a passionate and energetic Café Manager to play a key role in bringing this brand-new venture to life.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves being involved from the very beginning — setting standards, building a team, and creating a welcoming space that the local community will love.
✨ The Role
As Café Manager, you’ll take ownership of the café from day one, overseeing the smooth running of daily operations while helping to shape the culture, service style, and customer experience. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a bubbly personality who thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
☕ Key Responsibilities
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Lead the day-to-day operations of a newly opened café
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Recruit, train, and develop a friendly, motivated team
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Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere from opening day onwards
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Deliver exceptional customer service and manage feedback confidently
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Set up staff rotas, procedures, and operational systems
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Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
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Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety standards
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Handle cashing up, basic financial reporting, and cost control
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Work closely with the owners to help establish the café’s identity and standards
🌟 The Ideal Candidate
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Has a bubbly, vibrant personality and a genuine passion for hospitality
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Has experience managing or supervising in a café or hospitality environment
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Enjoys building something from scratch and taking ownership
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Is a confident leader who motivates and leads by example
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Highly organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure
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Brings creativity and fresh ideas to help the café grow
🎁 What’s On Offer
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Competitive salary, dependent on experience
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The chance to be part of an exciting new café launch
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Real opportunity to shape the café’s culture and success
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Supportive ownership and room to grow with the business
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Staff perks and benefits
If you’re ready to take the lead on a brand-new café and make your mark in Rochester’s hospitality scene, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered