Café Manager | Job Specification
The Role
48 hours per week
Full Time Role | On Site
Location: Danby, North York Moors National Park (YO21)
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits
* Staff, friends & family discount.
* Annual North York Moors National Park parking pass.
* Part of a growing, community-focused hospitality group.
About Us
The Truffled Hog Group is passionate about delivering outstanding hospitality in some of North Yorkshire's most iconic locations.
Our cafés within the North York Moors National Park combine beautiful settings with quality produce, seasonal menus, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for visitors, walkers, cyclists, and locals alike.
We are looking for a hands-on Café Manager to lead our Danby site; someone who can combine operational excellence with genuine hospitality and people leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational Leadership: Oversee daily café operations, ensuring smooth service, excellent standards, and efficiency.
* People Management: Lead, train, and inspire a team of front-of-house and kitchen staff, building a positive and motivated culture.
* Customer Experience: Deliver outstanding service and hospitality, ensuring every guest feels welcomed and valued.
* Financial Management: Manage budgets, cash handling, and stock control; monitor sales, costs, labour costs and margins.
* Compliance: Maintain health & safety, food hygiene, and licensing standards in line with company and legal requirements.
* Community Engagement: Build relationships with local customers, suppliers, and National Park partners, representing the brand with pride.
* Growth & Development: Work closely with senior management to develop menus, events, and local initiatives that drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Free parking
Experience:
* Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person