Were looking for an experienced, people-loving Cafe Manager to lead a busy, feel-good café in East London. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on great Food, Coffee, happy teams, and regular customers who feel like locals, not numbers.
Youll be the heart of the café, setting the tone, leading from the front, and making sure every day runs smoothly.
What youll be doing:
Running day-to-day café operations with confidence and flair
Leading, training, and motivating a small, friendly team
Delivering warm, genuine customer serviceevery single time
Managing rotas, stock, ordering, and cash controls
Keeping standards high across food, coffee, and cleanliness
Bringing ideas to the table to help the café grow and improve
What were looking for:
Previous experience as a Café Manager or strong Assistant Manager ready to step up
A passion for great food, quality coffee, and community focused hospitality
Strong leadership skills with a calm, positive approach
Organised, reliable, and happy to be hands-on during busy services
Someone who enjoys building a team and creating a welcoming atmosphere
Whats in it for you:
£34,000pa + Paid overtime
Daytime focused hours - 40 hours per week
A supportive, independent business where your ideas matter
A warm, local customer base and a café with real personality
If you love hospitality, lead with energy, and want to manage a café thats all about good food, good vibes, and good peoplethis could be the one.
Apply with your CV and a short note telling us why youd be a great fit.
Change Hospitality are acting as an Employment Agency in this instance & due to the volume of applications we regret that only successful candidates will be contacted.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence.
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