Cafe Manager

United Baristas; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local café in London is looking for an experienced Café Manager to oversee daily operations, lead the team, and maintain high standards of service. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of café or restaurant management experience, strong barista skills, and a passion for quality coffee and food. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to an established and growing café, emphasizing excellent service and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive ownership

Passionate, professional team

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in a café or restaurant environment.
• Confident in health & safety and food hygiene best practices.
• Highly organised, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate the front-of-house team.
• Ensure daily operations run efficiently and to a high standard.
• Oversee health & safety, food hygiene, and cleanliness compliance.
• Maintain organisation, stock control, and visual standards across the shop.
• Uphold reputation for excellent coffee, food, and hospitality.

Skills

Café restaurant management experience

Strong organisational skills

Leadership skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Food Hygiene knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong barista skills

Job description

Job Summary

Farine is a neighbourhood café and brunch spot known for speciality coffee, quality food, and exceptional service. We’re looking for an experienced café manager to take full control of daily operations — leading the team, maintaining high standards, and ensuring everything runs smoothly and looks its best.

Key Requirements

• ☕ Proven café/restaurant management experience (2+ years).
• 📋 Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• ✅ Health & Safety and Food Hygiene knowledge.
• 💪 Hands‑on approach and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate the front‑of‑house team.
• Ensure daily operations run efficiently and to a high standard.
• Oversee health & safety, food hygiene, and cleanliness compliance.
• Maintain organisation, stock control, and visual standards across the shop.
• Uphold Farine’s reputation for excellent coffee, food, and hospitality.
• Support and implement systems that improve consistency and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a café or restaurant environment (minimum 2 years).
• Confident in health & safety and food hygiene best practices.
• Highly organised, reliable, and detail‑oriented.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong barista skills and passion for speciality coffee.
• A hands‑on manager who leads by example and takes pride in presentation and performance.

Benefits & Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Supportive ownership and a passionate, professional team.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an established, growing café.

Position Details

Position: Café Manager – Farine (SW18 2DN, London)
Employment: Full Time
Typical Hours: 35 hours per week