Cafe & Bar Manager

Posted 16 July 2025
Salary Dependent on Experience
LocationLondon
Sector Historical/ Cultural Venues
Reference716872
Expiry 27 September 2025

Job description

Cafe & Bar Manager
Contract Catering 
Central London Venue

Salary:£40,000 + excellent benefits
Monday to Friday + weekend rota cover

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a dynamic and experienced Café / Grab & Go / Bar Manager to lead a fast-paced front-of-house operation within a prestigious venue in Central London.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, grab-and-go or casual dining environment, delivering quick, efficient service and fresh, great-quality food to a wide mix of customers.
The operation includes a bustling café serving barista coffee, snacks, and light meals, a vibrant terrace space, and a small bar & event area for private functions and internal gatherings.

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving the customer experience—ensuring fast service, excellent standards, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere at all times.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee daily operations across a busy café, bar/event space.
  • Support & coordinate internal functions and events.
  • Drive sales through engaging offers, promotions, and menu ideas.
  • Recruit, train, and develop a motivated front-of-house team.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • Oversee stock, ordering & budgets to ensure  cost-efficient operations.
  • Respond quickly & professionally to customer feedback and operational issues.
About You:
  • Proven management experience in a busy café, coffee shop, grab-and-go, or casual dining setting.
  • Confident in high-volume service with strong focus on speed, quality, and consistency.
  • Passionate about great food, coffee, and delivering a brilliant customer experience.
  • Commercially aware, with a good grasp of budgets, margins, and cost control.
  • Excellent people skills—able to engage, motivate, and lead a diverse team.
  • Organised, adaptable, and proactive in finding solutions on the go.