Lead a friendly team, enjoy a great work-life balance, and make your mark in a welcoming coffee shop environment.
We're looking for a Coffee Shop Assistant Manager to join a well-established and welcoming hospitality business in Christchurch. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced supervisor or team leader who enjoys being hands-on, developing a team and creating a great experience for customers.
Working alongside the Coffee Shop Manager, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of a busy coffee shop, helping to lead the team, maintain high standards and ensure customers receive warm, friendly service every time. With a structured working pattern and alternate weekends off, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for their next step in hospitality without compromising their work-life balance.
Why apply for this Coffee Shop Assistant Manager role?
Because you'll be joining a business where you can genuinely make a difference:
£30,000-£31,000 salary
Enjoy a 9am-5.30pm working pattern, with Sundays running 10am-4pm
Benefit from alternate weekends off
Enjoy alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays off
Take an extra day off for your birthday
Access a generous staff discount across the business
Free on-site parking
Join a supportive, close-knit team
Enjoy opportunities to get involved with seasonal events and promotions
Develop your leadership skills and progress within a well-established business
Key Responsibilities:
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll help keep the coffee shop running smoothly while supporting and developing the team.
Support the Coffee Shop Manager with the daily running of the coffee shop
Lead by example, motivating the team to deliver friendly and consistent customer service
Take responsibility for the operation when the Manager is away
Support with rotas, staffing levels and day-to-day team organisation
Coach and develop team members, helping them build confidence and product knowledge
Assist with recruitment, inductions and training
Maintain high standards across food, drink, cleanliness and presentation
Support with stock control, ordering and reducing waste
Handle customer queries and resolve any issues professionally
Assist with cash handling and end-of-day procedures
Ensure food safety, health & safety and company standards are consistently followed
Provide hands-on support during busy services and lead the team from the front
What we're looking for:
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and is ready to take the next step in their hospitality career.
Previous experience within a café, coffee shop, hospitality or similar customer-focused environment
At least one year's experience in a supervisory, team leader or senior position
A genuine passion for great customer service
Confident leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
Strong communication and organisational skills
A positive, proactive and hands-on approach
Comfortable working in a busy environment and remaining calm under pressure
Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety
Experience with tills, cash handling and basic computer systems
Flexibility to work weekends and during busier seasonal periods
If you're looking for your next Coffee Shop Assistant Manager opportunity in Christchurch, with a great team, sociable environment and a working pattern that gives you plenty of time away from work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality career.
Job Number │ KW(phone number removed)
Location │ Christchurch
Role │ Coffee Shop Assistant Manager
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£30000.00 - £31000.00 per year