Cafe Bar Manager – £33,000 – New Opening

The Role:

We are recruiting for a Café Bar Manager to lead an exciting new opening within a growing hospitality business. This is a hands-on, bar-led role where you will take full ownership of the site and deliver an outstanding guest experience from day one. The site will trade 3 days per week, with the remaining time focused on admin, events and supporting wider business operations. Day and evening shifts will be required depending on the needs of the business.

You will also be expected to support other sites across the group when required, providing operational cover and consistency where needed.

We are looking for someone with strong bar experience, confident leadership skills, and a passion for delivering a high-quality guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the guest experience at a new café bar opening, ensuring consistently high standards of service and hospitality
• Lead day-to-day operations of the site, including both bar and café service delivery
• Manage and motivate a small on-site team, setting clear expectations and maintaining strong performance standards
• Oversee administrative responsibilities including rota planning, stock control, reporting, and general site management during non-trading days
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of events to drive footfall and revenue
• Ensure the site operates efficiently during its 3 trading days per week
• Collaborate with wider business operations and support other sites across the group when required
• Act as a hands-on, bar-led operator who leads from the front and maintains a high level of attention to detail across all service areas

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666