We are seeking a dedicated Café Manager to oversee all aspects of food preparation, sales, and customer service at The Heart Space Café at Sheaf. This role is crucial in ensuring the café operates effectively to meet the needs of Sheaf’s students and staff, while promoting healthy eating and lifestyles within a safe and regulated environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
Conduct opening and closing checks of the kitchen to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
Plan and publish a healthy and nutritious menu that promotes healthy eating and addresses food concerns among students with SEND.
Manage all food service operations including weekly stock checks, ordering, and liaising with suppliers.
Handle the café’s financial accounts, prepare for monthly audits, and undertake financial reconciliation and planning.
Deliver excellent service to staff, students, visitors, and other customers, ensuring a pleasant and professional experience.
Manage cash handling, ensure secure transactions, and safe transit of cash daily.
Adhere to and enforce strict guidelines set by Environmental Health and other relevant organisations.
Manage and train staff and students in COSHH and HACCAP procedures, following health and safety laws.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Must have valid Children's Barred List DBS.
Proven experience in a professional kitchen environment, preferably in a lead role.
Strong understanding of healthy eating, nutritional values, and dietary requirements including allergies and intolerances.
Experience managing a range of produce suppliers and maintaining high-quality dining experiences.
Knowledge of COSHH and HACCAP procedures, and relevant health and safety legislation.
NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent.
Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification.
Intermediate Food Hygiene Level 2 or equivalent.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records of compliance for regular inspections.
Benefits:
Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
Secure and easy-to-use online timesheet system.
Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
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