Café Manager Location: Just outside Banchory Salary: £30,000–£35,000 Hours: Full-time Start: ASAP Activus Recruitment is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an ambitious Café Manager to lead, run, and develop their on-site café located on a busy livery and events venue just outside Banchory. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong management experience, commercial drive, and a passion for delivering great customer experiences - while also growing a thriving café business. About the Role The café operates 7 days a week, serving breakfast and lunch daily, and providing three meals a day during event weekends, when footfall and demand increase significantly. You will have a high level of autonomy and will be trusted to manage and improve the business day to day. Key responsibilities include: * Managing and developing the café team * Creating and organising staff rotas * Overseeing daily café operations * Ensuring excellent customer service and smooth service flow * Driving business growth and increasing footfall * Managing stock, ordering, and suppliers * Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and presentation * Preparing for and managing busy event weekends What We’re Looking For * Proven experience in café, hospitality, or restaurant management * Strong leadership and organisational skills * A proactive, commercially minded individual with drive and ambition * Ability to work independently * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Passion for delivering high standards and memorable customer experiences * Full UK driving licence (essential due to rural location) What’s on Offer * Competitive salary of £30,000–£35,000 * A high level of autonomy to shape and grow the business * Opportunity to lead a popular café within a dynamic and busy venue * Supportive working environment with scope to implement your own ideas If you’re ready to take ownership of a café and push it to the next level, we’d love to hear from you