We are looking for an engaging and proactive Staff Dining Manager to run a large, fast-paced staff dining café within a premium corporate contract catering site in London. This role suits someone who thrives on creating great experiences, leads from the front and enjoys bringing personality, pace and positivity to their operation. With 600 covers per day and £6,000 in daily sales, this is a high-energy, weekday-only role offering real ownership and work–life balance.

The offer

• £40,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday only - daytime hours
• No evenings or weekends!
• Corporate, professional working environment
• Strong support structure and development opportunities
• Excellent work–life balance

The role

• Oversee the full day-to-day operation of a busy staff dining café.
• Manage service for approximately 600 covers daily.
• Lead, inspire and organise a team of 10–12, including baristas, supervisors and general assistants.
• Champion customer experience and service excellence.
• Build a positive, energetic team culture on the floor.
• Take full responsibility for standards, service flow and atmosphere.
• Work closely with and report into the General Manager.

The operation

• High-volume, modern staff dining environment.
• £6k daily turnover.
• Customer-focused, fast-moving service model.
• Quality-driven food & beverage offer with a strong hospitality feel.

The Staff Dining Manager

• Background as a Staff Dining Manager, Catering Manager or F&B Manager within contract catering.
• Natural people-leader with a hands-on management style.
• Excellent commitment and longevity within previous roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com