We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and hardworking Assistant Manager to join our well established, small team. This role is suited to someone with previous café/restaurant experience who is ready to take a step in to supervision/management or someone with management experience looking for a change. This is a hands-on front of house position with food preparation and service included. Full training will be provided. The role is 3 days per week (8am-5.15pm) on a rota basis to include Fridays and alternate Saturdays (No Sunday or evening work required). We offer a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance. Overall Job Purpose To assist the Café Manager in the day to day operation of the Café, ensuring it fulfils its aims, commercial targets and legal responsibilities. In the absence of and in co-operation with the Café Manager to manage, motivate and train paid staff, casual workers and volunteers. To lead by example and coach team members and ensure that a high level of customer service is provided at all times and that in quieter times staff are kept engaged with meaningful tasks. To prepare and place orders ensuring correct stock levels and bearing in mind commercial targets. To prepare and serve our Café menu ensuring a high quality offer and to adhere to all food safety policies. To act as a volunteer co-ordinator, managing the daily rota of volunteers as well as organising both short and long term work placements. In the absence of and in co-operation with the Café Manager to ensure all health and safety concerns are observed and that staff members adhere to café policy on these. To pay particular attention to and lead the team in adhering to food safety guidelines at all times and to keep the food hygiene daily paperwork up to date. To prepare the Café for service and close down at the end of the shift to a high standard ensuring all tasks are completed.

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