About Us
The Coffee Cart Company is a growing multi-site coffee business built around performance, standards, and operational discipline. We operate fast-paced, high-volume sites where strong, hands-on leadership on the floor is essential to performance.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to take full ownership of a site within a growing business and play a key role in shaping a high-performance culture. We are looking for floor leaders to drive performance, individuals who take control, lead from the front, and deliver results in real time.
The Role
We are looking for a Store Manager to take full ownership of one of our sites. This is a hands-on, floor-based leadership role. You will be expected to take control of the shop floor, direct your team in real time, and be accountable for performance every day.
You are responsible for:
Leading the team during service
Driving pace and urgency
Controlling staff behaviour
Maximising sales during busy periods
This is not a passive management role. You will be expected to take control of the operation and deliver results daily.
What Were Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
Naturally takes control in fast-paced environments
Is confident directing people and making decisions in real time
Is comfortable challenging poor performance immediately
Thrives under pressure and increases pace when demand increases
Takes full ownership of results, not just effort
Is confident managing people
Has a performance-driven mindset
What You Must Be Able To Demonstrate
You must have strong experience in a fast-paced food & beverage or hospitality environment. Coffee experience is advantageous, but the ability to lead from the front on a busy shop floor is essential.
Experience leading a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Ability to manage people and drive performance in real time
Confidence taking control of situations and making decisions
Experience working in customer-facing environments where speed and efficiency matter
Strong work ethic and willingness to be hands-on
We are looking for leaders, not supervisors.
What Youll Be Accountable For
Speed and efficiency of service
Team performance and behaviour on the floor
Sales performance during peak periods
Labour control and operational efficiency
Maintaining standards at all times
What This Role Is Not
This is not a passive or office-based management role
This is not a hands-off position
This is not suitable for individuals who avoid confrontation
This is not suitable for those avoiding accountability
Pay & Performance
Base Salary: £30,000 £38,000 depending on experience
Performance Bonus: Up to £10,000 per year
How Bonus Works
Bonus is based on measurable performance, including:
Sales vs targets
Labour control
Waste management
Operational standards
Overall site performance
Bonuses are:
Paid monthly
KPI-driven
Performance-gated
Application Process
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter
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