Cafe Manager

Join the Scéal Journey: Cafe Manager, Dublin 8

At Scéal, our community is at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow this year, we are looking for a people\-centric leader to help us maintain that signature warmth and excellence at our Dublin 8 cafe, a site which is dear to our hearts, as D8 is where it all began.

Who You Are:

• A specialty coffee enthusiast with a passion for exceptional service.


• A mentor who can inspire and lead a FOH team in a dynamic, evolving environment.


• Someone who notices the "little things" that make a customer's day.

A Pivotal Career Moment

You aren’t just joining a bakery; you’re joining a movement. With one new location already thriving and another currently under construction, you are coming on board at a definitive moment in the Scéal story. For a leader looking to build a long\-term career, the timing couldn't be better.

A Culture of Genuine Care

We believe that hospitality starts with how we treat our own. You’ll be part of a supportive, kind, and high\-energy team culture where we genuinely care about one another’s well\-being. We work hard, but we do it in an environment that respects your voice and values your contribution.

Industry\-Leading Growth \& Learning

As one of Ireland’s most acclaimed new\-wave bakeries, we offer a front\-row seat to industry excellence. You will have the opportunity to:

• Learn from the Best: Gain deep insights into specialty coffee, artisan production, and high\-level hospitality management.


• Progress Rapidly: With our ongoing expansion, there is a clear and direct path for career progression into senior leadership roles.


• Shape the Brand: Have a real seat at the table, influencing how we deliver service and how our community evolves.

• Competitive salary reflective of your experience and leadership.


• Daytime\-only hours (no late nights!) promoting a healthy work\-life balance.


• Working in a creative and supportive environment alongside the founders


• Staff coffees, home\-cooked staff meals and plenty of flakey buttery pastry


• A bike to work scheme (promoting healthy choices)

Operational Leadership \& Excellence

• Orchestrate Daily Flow: Lead the daily rhythm of the cafe with a hands\-on approach.


• Brand Stewardship: Ensure every inch of the space reflects Scéal’s high standards, from the visual presentation of our bakes to the overall "vibe" and atmosphere.


• The Bridge: Act as the vital link between our customers and the production team, fostering a culture of clear, timely, and collaborative communication.

• Be a Mentor: You will develop and protect an incredible team culture, turning a group of staff into a high\-performing, connected community.


• Strategic Growth: Lead the charge on recruitment, onboarding, and continuous training for our Baristas and FOH team, ensuring they grow as the business grows.


• Team Logistics: Master the art of the rota, balancing labor budgets with the human needs of the team to ensure a happy, motivated workplace.

• Sceal Hospitality: Set the gold standard for customer service, handling queries with a "yes" attitude and striving to make every guests’ day better.


• Trend Spotting: Analyse customer demand and local trends, sharing your "ear to the ground" insights with the senior production team to help shape our future menus.

• Resource Management: Own the inventory and procurement process, ensuring we have exactly what we need to deliver excellence every day.


• Performance Tracking: Manage revenue reporting and team budgeting, using data to help drive the cafe’s success.


• Safety \& Care: Maintain our high standards of safety and hygiene, overseeing HACCP compliance and equipment maintenance to keep the engine of the cafe running smoothly.

• Proven Leadership: Experience leading teams within a specialty coffee or premium hospitality environment.


• Operational Excellence: A meticulous eye for detail with the ability to manage rotas, budgets, and stock procurement seamlessly.


• Brand Ambassadorship: A genuine passion for artisan food and specialty coffee, acting as the primary voice of the Scéal brand for our guests.


• Growth Mindset: A proactive, "solutions\-oriented" attitude with the ambition to scale alongside a rapidly expanding business.


• People\-First Approach: Exceptional emotional intelligence and communication skills to foster a kind, high\-performing team culture.

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Bike to work scheme


• Employee discount

• Have you completed the application form on our careers page on our website? Applicants who don't will not be considered for this position.

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