We seek a dedicated and experienced Assistant Manager to join our well-established, independent café in Glastonbury. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, ensuring that our team delivers exceptional service and high-quality food and coffee.
You will play a crucial role in managing daily operations, supervising staff, and maintaining food standards while fostering a welcoming environment for our customers.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant Manager - in an independent café in Glastonbury

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of managing or supervising a café/restaurant operation
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Understanding of accounts and cost control
• Skilled in exceptional front-of-house service and customer care
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards
• Able to commit to us for a longer term

NEXT STEPS

Please enclose a CV along with a covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for this role.
We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment. Don’t be put off if you don’t tick every box: you might still be – or have the potential to be – just what we are looking for!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Tips

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (preferred)
• cafe/ restaurant: 2 years (preferred)
• Team management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Manage daily café operations, ensuring smooth service and high-quality food production while being fully hands-on across all aspects of front-of-house service.
• Supervise and lead a team of front-of-house staff; hire, train and support staff.
• Create and manage staff work schedules.
• Foster a positive, respectful team culture through effective communication, motivation, and conflict resolution.
• Handle customer enquiries and concerns.
• Maintain food safety standards in compliance with health regulations.
• Implement inventory control systems to minimise waste and reduce costs.