Please note this is a fixed term position for 2 years Working hours: 35 hours per week Interview Date: Week commencing 12th May 2025 Nunhead Salvation Army Corps is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Community Cafe Manager to coordinate the effective operation of the Cafe with responsibility for management of employees and volunteers working within it to ensure a high standard of service. Key Responsibilities: Ensure good quality food, presentation and services are provided to Café customers as well as for special events or functions to provide a high level of customer service. Develop and regularly evaluate, with the officer, a strategy that will promote the café in the local community and increase income. Work with the officer and the local leadership to develop and implement the corps mission. Take any necessary actions or initiatives to promote the ethos and values of the Salvation Army in the local community. Plan menus, taking into account dietary needs, choice and customer opinion to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will have: Experience of working at a management level within a food provision retail environment Strong knowledge and experience of preparing and serving food in a cafe environment Experience in developing a well-balanced menu that will attract customers and increase business. i.e. menu for birthday party etc. Previous experience of managing volunteers and employees to deliver their objectives In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.