WANTED: A One-in-a-Million Café Manager for Our Thriving Independent Coffee Shop in Saffron Walden
This isn't just another café job. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of something already great — and make it even better.
BRONTE is an independent, much-loved coffee shop and bakery nestled in the heart of Saffron Walden. We're well known for our use of local produce — including Wood St Coffee, The Loaf Tin pastries, and our own in-house baked goods made by Bronte herself.
We opened our doors in 2024, and we are extremely proud of the space we've created. But we're not resting on our laurels. We're looking for a passionate, driven, hospitality-loving unicorn in a field of horses to lead our café into its next chapter.
The Role:
Full-Time Café Manager
Location: Saffron Walden
Salary: £13–£18 per hour (depending on experience)
Start date: As soon as we find you
What We're Looking For:
Hospitality experience.
You've worked in customer-facing roles and know how to deliver service that makes people feel seen, welcomed, and cared for.
Passion for beverages.
A love for crafting high-quality drinks — and a desire to share that enthusiasm with both customers and your team.
Leadership energy.
You've got what it takes to manage a small team, hire great people, keep morale high, and lead by example — with integrity, kindness, and ambition.
Vision.
You've got ideas — for events, community engagement, seasonal menus, and ways to make the café a true destination. You're not afraid to experiment and you take pride in building something meaningful.
Obsessive about the details.
Clean counters. Smooth service. Smiling faces. You notice what others don't — and you take action.
Heart and hustle.
You want this café to be a reflection of your best work — somewhere you're genuinely proud to call your own.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Managing the day-to-day café operations with grace and grit
* Delivering consistently excellent coffee
* Leading and mentoring the front-of-house team
* Working closely with the shop owners to keep everything running smoothly
* Planning events, pop-ups, and community happenings
* Keeping standards sky-high — from flat whites to floorboards
Why Work With Us?
Because you'll be trusted to make your mark.
We're independently owned, growing, and full of heart — no corporate nonsense. You'll have the freedom to shape the space, the team, and the future.
We've built a beautiful foundation — we just need the right person to drive it forward.
Sound like you?
Send us your CV and a short message telling us why you're the unicorn we're looking for:
We can't wait to meet you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £13.00-£18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
Experience:
* Barista: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person