The Kingfisher Café serves the independently owned Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in the Cambridgeshire Fens. We currently offer homemade cakes and professional coffee, as well as a variety of light bites. We seek an experienced and ambitious Cafe Manager to help us fully realise the cafés potential as a desirable destination for visitors and a reliable income stream for the Reserve. The Cafe Manager reports to the Reserve Manager, as part of a small, supportive team of staff and volunteers.
This full-time position is fully hands-on role, which requires practical catering experience and confidence in a live café environment. As well as day-to-day planning and strategic development, duties include working front and back of house, taking an active role in food preparation, service, cleaning, and day-to-day café operations. You will be working on the shop floor alongside the team, leading by example during busy periods, supporting service, and ensuring consistent standards. Equally, this is a wonderful opportunity to create a unique café experience for nature lovers and food lovers alike.
Essential skills and experience:
Experience in a leadership role within a hospitality setting
Confident and outgoing, excellent inter-personal skills, a team player and a role model
Passionate and creative about great food and coffee
Highly organised, calm under pressure and with attention to detail and a can-do attitude
Willing and available to work at weekends, and occasional early mornings and evenings, especially in the spring and summer
Good English communication skills, both spoken and written
Confident and accurate numeracy skills
Good IT skills: email and MS Office (Word and Excel)
Holds a valid UK drivers license
Benefits
Competitive salary, annual leave entitlement, full training
20% discount on food and drink and free non-alcoholic drinks whilst on shift
Free on-site parking
Stunning location to work in
Opportunity to develop your strategic and creative talents
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