Assistant Café Manager
Location
National Tennis Centre, London
Salary
£30,658 per year plus paid overtime
Contract Type
Full-Time, 13-month maternity contract, 5 over 7 days
About the role
We are looking for an experienced supervisor or assistant manager, with a background in hospitality or contract catering, to join us at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton. As the training ground for tennis world all‑stars and a site preceding Wimbledon Championships, this venue offers a highly sought after working environment with very low staff turnover.
Why Join Us?
At Restaurant Associates we celebrate individuality and nurture talent. As Assistant Café Manager, you will be supported by an experienced General Manager to deliver outstanding customer service.
Benefits
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Free meals on duty
* Free on-site parking
* Exclusive travel discounts
* Access to wellness, mindfulness, and fitness classes
* Digital GP services for you and your family
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career Pathways and MyLearning development programmes
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly.
* Supervise a team within the café, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported.
* Use the till, take orders and receive payments.
* Complete weekly finance tasks and collaborate with the General Manager on duties and queries.
* Assist with café rotas following the General Manager's guidelines.
* Place orders for stock to maintain correct stock levels.
* Delegate where necessary and ensure team are proactive.
* Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
* Comply with Health & Safety regulations.
Who we’re looking for
* Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment.
* Good communication skills focused on great customer service.
* Team player with a can‑do attitude.
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
* Outstanding communication skills with guests, staff, and clients.
About Us
Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high‑quality dining in London and New York. We provide services to iconic visitor attractions and locations in the UK, delivering bespoke cafés and restaurants as well as private events. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, diverse, and fun, with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams and a commitment to putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability‑led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Programme.
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