Café Manager / London / Salary up to £40,000 + Tronc
I am working with a modern brunch café concept known for its warm, relaxed atmosphere, quality ingredients, and a genuine passion for excellent coffee. They work with high-standard beans, exceptional brewing methods, and take pride in delivering a food and beverage experience that feels both elevated and welcoming.
We are looking for a Café Manager who understands both coffee craft and restaurant-style operations, someone who is confident supporting a busy kitchen service while also leading a high-performing front-of-house team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who loves hospitality, thrives in a vibrant service setting, and wants to help shape the guest experience from the ground up.
As Café Manager, you'll set the tone for the team, uphold the standards, and ensure smooth, consistent daily operations. You'll be the role model for great hospitality guiding, coaching, and developing your people while driving excellent product quality and operational efficiency.
Perks and Benefits of a Café Manager
A fun, lively working environment with plenty of variety
Opportunities for training and development as the brand continues to expand
A genuinely supportive culture with room for progression
Daytime-focused hours (ideal for work-life balance)
Competitive salary up to £40,000 + Tronc
Great coffee while on duty!
Skills & Experience We're Looking For
Experience managing a café, restaurant or brunch-style venue
Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food service flow and standards
Solid knowledge of coffee, brewing methods, espresso workflow and quality control
Ability to deliver outstanding guest experiences and inspire your team to do the same
Confident overseeing P&L lines and achieving revenue targets without compromising quality
Hands-on leadership style — happy to jump on the coffee bar, support kitchen service, or run the floor as needed
Passion for coaching, developing, and motivating people
Strong organisational ability, ensuring smooth shifts and consistent delivery
Key Responsibilities
Lead your team to deliver outstanding hospitality and a warm, welcoming environment
Maintain high standards of coffee and food quality, ensuring consistency across all shifts
Manage daily operations across floor, kitchen, and coffee bar
Train, mentor and support staff, helping them progress within the business
Oversee labour controls, stock management and service efficiency
Maintain a well-presented, organised, and guest-ready café at all times
Drive both sales and team engagement through strong leadership and service standards
If you are keen to have a chat about this role, please forward CVs to .
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