Job Vacancy: Café Manager – Café Life (Cabin Lane Church, Oswestry)
Location: Oswestry, Shropshire
Hours: Part time (flexibility required)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about people, community, and great food? Café Life, a welcoming community café run as part of Cabin Lane Church’s outreach, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Café Manager to lead our vibrant café in Oswestry.
About Café Life
Café Life isn’t just a café – it’s a hub for community connection and care. As part of Cabin Lane Church’s ministry, we aim to serve high-quality food and drink while creating a warm, inclusive space for all. Whether it’s our regular customers, senior citizens' lunches, or community events, Café Life is a place of welcome, hospitality and hope.
About the Role
The Café Manager will be responsible for the daily running of the café, overseeing everything from food preparation to managing staff and volunteers. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of service and food quality while ensuring smooth and efficient operations. You'll also be responsible for budgeting, stock control, health and safety compliance, and supporting the vision of a self-sustaining, community-focused café.
Key Responsibilities
● Day-to-day café operations including food preparation, customer service, and hygiene standards
● Managing café finances, stock, and supplies
● Creating staff and volunteer rotas and providing line management support
● Organising catering for group bookings and church events
● Developing seasonal menus and working with local suppliers
● Maintaining social media presence (Facebook) and promoting the café
● Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety and food hygiene regulations
● Supporting the church’s charitable aims through café-based outreach initiatives
About You
Essential Skills & Experience:
● Experience in hospitality, catering or café management
● Strong customer service skills and a love for serving people
● Experience in managing staff and/or volunteers
● Basic bookkeeping and financial reporting skills
● Excellent organisational and communication skills
● A self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative
● Passion for community engagement and social enterprise
Desirable:
● Barista skills (training can be provided)
● Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
● Experience managing social media for small organisations
● Previous experience in a church or charity setting
● A personal ethos in sympathy with the Christian values of Cabin Lane Church
What We Offer
● A meaningful role at the heart of the community
● Opportunity to shape and grow a valued local enterprise
● A supportive and friendly team environment
● Training and development opportunities
● Flexible working patterns where possible
If you’re someone who thrives on building relationships, values good food, and wants to make a positive impact in the local community, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK OR BE UK CITIZENS
To request an application pack or for more information, please contact:
WLC Admin
Closing Date: July 2025
Interviews: As Available
Café Life is a ministry of Cabin Lane Church. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and applicants should be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of our organisation.
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