Cafe Manager

CAFE MANAGER * Location: North Oxfordshire (near Banbury) * Salary: £30k - £40k FTE DOE + Benefits * Job Type: Full-time (Open to Job Share) Have you always dreamed of running your own cafe, but the financial risk has held you back? This is your chance to take the plunge with the ultimate safety net: a stable, salaried role. Our client is launching an exciting new cafe venture and needs an entrepreneurial, hospitality-focused leader to take complete ownership of the project. You won’t just be managing a counter. You will be building a community hub, curating the menu, and shaping the daily experience for a vibrant network of freelancers, startups, and remote professionals. What’s in it for you? * The Best of Both Worlds: The creative freedom of an owner-operator with the financial security of a guaranteed salary. * Creative Control: Freedom to shape the menu, aesthetic, and daily operations. * Work-Life Balance: We actively welcome job shares - tell us what hours work for you. * Built-in Clientele: A ready-made, vibrant community of professionals. Key Responsibilities: * Launch & Lead: Take full ownership of the daily operations, setup, and growth of a brand-new cafe venture. * Community Building: Act as the face of the cafe, fostering a welcoming, high-energy environment for freelancers and startups. * Business Management: Oversee stock control, budgeting, supplier relationships, and compliance. What we are looking for: * A proven background in hospitality management (Cafe Manager, Assistant Manager, or Restaurant Supervisor). * An entrepreneurial mindset - you treat the business as if it were your own. * A passion for exceptional customer service and community engagement. * Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of costings and stock control