Studio / Café Manager
£26,000 p/a + bonuses
40 hours per week (overtime available)
Sunderland City Centre
We're looking for a Studio / Café Manager
to help us launch and run an exciting new hybrid space: part coffee shop, part creative studio.
This isn't your average café job. We're building something
fresh
,
fast-moving
and
full of opportunity
, so we need someone
confident
,
adaptable
and
ready to grow with us
.
What you'll be doing:
• Running the day-to-day café operations (barista experience is a big plus, but not essential).
• Welcoming and building relationships with our customers and creative community.
• Managing stock, rota, and keeping the space organised and thriving.
• Getting involved in events, launches and new ideas as we grow the brand.
• Optional: Opportunities to support our creative team with projects such as video editing or design if this is something that interests you.
What we're looking for:
• A friendly, go-getter who thrives in a start-up environment.
• Someone confident running a space and making sure everything runs smoothly.
• Barista or hospitality experience preferred but not required, we'll train the right person.
• A creative streak or interest in video, design, or digital content is a bonus but not a must.
• Flexible, hands-on, and eager to grab opportunities when they come up.
• Must be available to work Saturdays and bank holidays when required.
Why join us?
• Salary: £26,000 + quarterly bonuses.
• Be part of building something new and exciting from the ground up.
• A role with real responsibility and plenty of room to grow.
• Opportunities to get involved in the creative side of the business if you want them.
• A supportive, ambitious team with big plans.
Perks:
• 28 days paid holiday.
• Your birthday off.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Workplace pension scheme.
If you're looking for a role that mixes hospitality with creativity, and you want to be part of a start-up atmosphere where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, send your CV and a short note on why you want this job to
If you're interested in the creative side, feel free to attach any examples of your work (video, design, etc.).
Interviewing will commence 13th October 2025