via indeed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Café Manager

Fika By The Sea
Brighton Full-time
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Fika Bakery is a Brighton\-based artisan Swedish bakery – the home of authentic Swedish Fika in the UK. We exist to help people reconnect with each other over beautifully made baked goods – led by our signature Swedish cinnamon bun. Our first cafe in Brighton’s North Laine is likely to be a sought after destination.

The Role We’re looking for someone with at least 2 years’ experience as a Cafe Manager

  • 40 hours per week across 5 shifts (likely Wednesday\-Sunday)

  • Workplace pension and 28 days annual holiday (incl. of Bank Holidays)

  • Free meal and coffee on shift

  • Discounted food
The role involves:
  • Management of a cafe from launch – allowing you to set the standards and manage the venue and team effectively

  • Making coffee and operating the till

  • Customer service as well as dealing with queries and complaints

  • Regular cleaning of cafe, toilet, outdoor seating area, etc

  • Liaising with the group Operations Manager to manage supplies of buns, sandwiches and bread, coffee, cups, etc

  • Re\-stocking shelves/counter

  • Reviewing daily and weekly revenue targets and making recommendations on what’s selling best

  • Managing the team with ongoing guidance and training

  • Ensuring the ambience among staff and customer is positive
Requirements:
  • 2 years\+ experience as a cafe manager

  • Barista experience

  • Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene certificate

  • Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays

  • A positive, outgoing personality

  • An ability to help customers feel at ease and ability to resolve queries or complaints

  • Punctual and able to start work at 7am

  • Organised

  • Enjoys keeping a team motivated during both busy and quiet times

  • Great team management and training skills

  • Fire Warden certificate would be a bonus
Pay: £14\.00\-£15\.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount
Application question(s):
  • Live in or close to Brighton, UK
Experience:
  • cafe management: 1 year (required)

  • Hospitality: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

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