Restaurant jobs in Mickle Trafford CH64

Job Summary

We are a busy family-run café based in Willaston, Cheshire, looking for an experienced manager to lead our close-knit, supportive team during a maternity cover period.

We want someone who leads by example, has a proven background in hospitality management and can create a positive environment that both customers and staff love.

This role is perfect for a passionate hospitality professional eager to oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional customer experiences, and maintain high standards of quality. As Café Manager, you will be the driving force behind creating a welcoming atmosphere, managing staff, and ensuring smooth service from kitchen to table.

The role will be a temporary contract, with the potenrial to become permanent.

What's in it for you?

• Sociable Hours That Allow for a Balanced Lifestyle
• Generous Staff Tips
• Staff Discounts
• Free meals on shift
• Friendly family-run working environment

Key Responsibilites

Staff Management

• Lead and supervise the team, fostering a positive and motivated work environment; leading by example with a hands-on attitude
• Delivering outstanding customer service and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere
• Manage staff recruitment; including reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and organising trial shifts.
• Ensure all shifts are adequately covered, including personally covering shifts where necessary.
• Train and develop new and existing team members through on-the-job coaching and dedicated training sessions.
• Resolve staff concerns and operational issues, escalating to the owner where appropriate.
• Monitor employee performance and provide regular coaching and constructive feedback.
• Hold regular team meetings and maintain accurate meeting minutes.

Administritive

• Manage the daily operations of the business; organising staff rotas, ordering stock, managing open/close procedures, cash handling
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to enhance revenue and operational efficiency
• Keep on top of costings; doing regular reviews and cost comparisons, ensuring the POS system is up to date

Health, Hygiene & Standards

• Maintain the café to an exceptional standard of cleanliness and presentation.
• Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas comply with Environmental Health regulations and food hygiene standards.
• Keep all storage areas clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in restaurant or café management with supervising responsibilities
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead by example
• Confidence managing busy service periods and solving problems under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and food production processes
• Barista experience is a plus, demonstrating proficiency in beverage preparation

Please send over a cover letter or just a few lines about yourself and why you think that you would be a suitable candidate for the position.

Pay: From £14.50 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Neston, Cheshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Hospitality management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person