Location: Near Wigan
Salary: £30,000 to £34,000 DOE
40 hours per week - Daytime hours, alternate weekends
Looking for the chance to truly run a café like it's your own?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Café Manager to take the lead of a busy, well-established garden centre café that continues to grow in popularity and footfall.
With seating for over 120 covers and an extensive all-day café menu, this is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and genuinely enjoys leading from the front.
The owners are looking for a people-focused manager who can create a positive, supportive culture for both staff and customers, while maintaining the high standards the café is known for.
Why This Role Stands Out
Daytime hours with no late nights
Alternate weekends for better work-life balance
Established and busy café operation
Real autonomy and ownership of the café
Supportive ownership team handling the commercial side
Opportunity to build a positive long-term team culture
A business full of very warm and friendly people
The Opportunity
Take full ownership of the day-to-day café operation
Lead, motivate and develop the front and back of house team
Create a welcoming, positive environment where staff enjoy coming to work
Manage rotas, ordering, stock control and POS systems
Take the lead on menu development alongside the kitchen team
Maintain exceptional cleanliness and food hygiene standards
Provide cover for chef
What You'll Be Doing
Managing all day-to-day café operations
Leading service and supporting the team during busy periods
Handling staff training, scheduling and team development
Managing ordering, stock control and supplier relationships
Supporting menu ideas and seasonal changes
Maintaining high standards across food quality, cleanliness and customer service
Working hands-on across the operation when needed
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Café Manager or strong Assistant Manager ready to step up
Independent café or garden centre café background preferred
Hands-on leader with a positive and approachable management style
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Experience with stock control, ordering and rota management
Chef or kitchen experience essential - able to cover the kitchen when required
Passionate about customer service and team culture
Someone who takes pride in running a café as if it were their own
Package
£30,000 to £34,000 DOE
Daytime working hours
Alternate weekends
Free on-site parking
Supportive and stable business
Immediate start available
Salary description
£32000.00 - £34000.00 per year