Cafe Manager

The Old School House Café The Café is an income-generating venture located in Somerton House, adjacent to the Northern Ireland Hospice. This cozy 35-seat café serves high-quality food and beverages in a peaceful setting, welcoming all members of the public., managed by the Coffee Shop Manager and supported by Café supervisors and Hospice volunteers. Our goal is to provide an inviting atmosphere that reflects the values of the Northern Ireland Hospice, building a reputation for quality and excellent service. Nourish by NI Hospice (pending approval) Nourish by NI Hospice new wellness-focused café aims to expand on this concept by delivering nutritious, sustainable food while supporting NI Hospices charitable mission. If successful, the role will involve managing both cafés and planning for future growth opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day management, including staff and volunteer recruitment, stock control, and financial performance. You'll work closely with the Head of Retail to meet sales targets and promote the cafés through marketing initiatives and social media. Your leadership will create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for visitors, reflecting the ethos of the Northern Ireland Hospice. Key responsibilities include managing team performance, maintaining health and safety standards, planning staff rotas, and ensuring operational excellence. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service, wed love to hear from you. Salary: £26,279 - £28,122 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week (flexibility to work weekends, as required per rota) What we offer: 25 days annual leave 10 Bank Holidays Staffwellbeing and employee assistanceprogramme Occupational Sick Pay A commitment to development of staff through training and learning opportunities. Focus on Employee Wellbeing Initiatives Comprehensive induction training programme Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support. Cashback health scheme Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers Free onsite car parking For further information please refer to the Job Description and Specification below. Alternatively contact a member of the People & Organisational Development Team on . The closing date for applications is 27th November 2024 at 4pm. (we recommend that applications are submitted at least 15 minutes prior to the closing time to ensure technical difficulties are not encountered). For guidance on how to apply using our online application platform GetGot, or troubleshooting any potential issues, please refer to the following link:Getgot Application FAQs Please note all correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Please ensure to check your 'junk/spam' folder as due to personal email security settings, emails can sometimes appear here. Any email correspondence will come from an email address ending in nihospice org. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Skills: Hospitality Cafe Management