Café Assistant Manager

Location: Cowdray Farm Shop & Café, West Sussex

Salary: Competitive salary plus tips

Vacancy Type: Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Café Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day running of our busy Farm Shop Café, someone who enjoys working in a high-volume, fast-paced café environment and leads well under pressure. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, service, and leading a team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Our café celebrates seasonal, locally sourced produce, delivering a high-quality offering that reflects the Cowdray Estate.

The Role

As Café Assistant Manager, you will support the Café Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and smooth service delivery.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting the management of the café team during service Delivering excellent customer service and ensuring a positive guest experience Supervising shifts and leading by example on the floor Assisting with staff training, development, and rota management Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance Supporting stock control and ordering Working Hours

Weekend working is essential but will be worked on a rota basis as agreed with the café manager Predominantly daytime hours Shifts will reflect the ...