Location: RAF London (Hendon)
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum + paid overtime
Contract Type: Full‑Time, Permanent, 5 over 7 days
We’re currently on the lookout for an experienced supervisor or assistant manager, who has worked in hospitality or contract catering previously, to join us as our Assistant Café Manager at the renowned RAF London in Hendon. As the Assistant Café Manager, you will assist with the leading of the café operation on site, oversee the day‑to‑day operation and consistently deliver a high standard of service to all guests that come through the door.
Why Join Us?
* A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued and creativity is encouraged
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Free staff meals whilst at work
* Exclusive travel discounts
* Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks
* 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 feels 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 the team are always proactive
* Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
* Comply with Health & Safety regulations
About You
* Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar retail café environment
* Excellent communication skills focused on delivering 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 the client
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 catering and hospitality services to iconic visitor attractions across the UK, including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. We operate bespoke cafés and restaurants and deliver private events ranging from small meetings to large‑scale ground events of up to 1,000 people. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams and a commitment to putting our people first.
Restaurant Associates is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The business is committed to sustainability‑led practices and is proud to have achieved three stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Programme.
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