Cafe Manager

Full time Managerial Position

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1\. Managing Staff

• Recruit, train, and supervise front\-of\-house and bakery teams


• Deliver hands\-on training: espresso machines, milk steaming, POS (Square), service standards


• Conduct daily briefings on products, upselling, and hygiene


• Provide performance feedback, resolve conflicts, mentor staff into leaders


• Monitor attendance, handle disciplinary issues, ensure workplace compliance

• Source and order flour, butter, coffee beans, milk, packaging, and disposables


• Negotiate pricing and payment terms to control costs


• Build reliable relationships for consistent delivery and quality


• Manage inventory with FIFO rotation to minimise waste


• Evaluate supplier performance and switch if needed

• Deliver friendly, efficient service during peak hours


• Handle complaints professionally and turn negatives into positives


• Build relationships with regulars, remember preferences


• Gather feedback for menu improvements


• Maintain clean, welcoming environment and 5/5 food hygiene standards

• Create weekly staff rosters covering opening, closing, and peak times


• Balance labour costs with operational needs


• Manage shift swaps, annual leave, and last\-minute cover


• Track hours against budgets, minimise overtime


• Ensure compliant working hours under Irish employment law

• Perform opening cash floats and end\-of\-day cash\-ups


• Reconcile till takings with Square POS sales reports


• Prepare bank deposits (AIB/Revolut) and maintain cash records


• Manage petty cash for small expenses


• Handle VAT calculations and filings for foodservice

Pay: €32,000\.00\-€36,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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