Cafe Manager

Company: Arts at the Old Fire Station
Apply for the Cafe Manager
Location: Oxford
Job Description:

Full time, 37 hours (5 days) per weekRegular shift work, including weekendsPermanent role, subject to 6-month probation.Your Cafe leadership will set the tone for a positive work environment in a friendly, busy Arts centreDoes this sound like you?You will have:

  • Experience working in a cafe setting
  • Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate essential
  • POS experience, shift management, staff supervision, cash handling experience and excellent customer service.

You will:

  • Conduct shift briefings, keep team informed about financial goals, roles, responsibilities, promotional offers and operational updates
  • Manage cafe rota, ensure staffing during peak/off-peak hours, maintain shift records, track attendance, and handle any shift related staffing issues.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative work environment, addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.

Have:

  • Strong leadership & communication skills, with the ability to motivate a team,
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure,
  • Experience in training and supporting staff.
  • Examples of making improvements to streamline systems and increase income streams in a cafe.
  • Experience of implementing health and safety objectives
  • You will love working with our partners, Damascus Rose Kitchen, providing quality Syrian food
  • Qualifications in First Aid, Fire Marshall and Health and Safety desirable.
  • Experience in budget and profit management is an advantage

Old Fire Station, Oxford is a centre for creativity housing 3 organisations: Crisis (homelessness charity), Arts at the Old Fire Station and Damascus Rose Kitchen.To apply: Fill in our APPLICATION FORM from our website, plus CV and email by Friday 09 May 2025 5pm.InterviewsTues 20 or Wed 21 May 2025.

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Posted: April 18th, 2025