Recruiment by Sonia Pash at Bombolone Website
Bombolone is looking for an experienced, hands-on Café Manager / Head Barista to independently manage the day-to-day operations of our coffee shop.
We’re looking for someone reliable, proactive and organised, with strong leadership skills, excellent coffee knowledge and a genuine passion for hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage the café and ensure smooth daily operations
- Prepare high-quality coffee and maintain consistent standards
- Lead, train and motivate the team
- Manage staff rotas, breaks and shift coverage
- Deliver excellent customer service and resolve customer issues
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health & safety
- Monitor stock levels, place supplier orders and minimise waste
- Manage online orders and delivery platforms
- Oversee product availability, displays and presentation
- Manage opening and closing procedures, cash handling and daily reports
- Monitor sales, labour costs and stock control to ensure efficient operations
- Identify opportunities to improve sales, service and overall café performance
About You
- Proven experience managing a café or coffee shop
- Strong barista skills and excellent coffee knowledge
- Confident running a café independently without constant supervision
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Reliable, punctual and able to take full responsibility
- Proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail
- Commercially minded, with an understanding of sales, costs and profitability
- Friendly, positive and customer-focused
- Hands-on, efficient and comfortable working in a busy environment
- Flexible availability, including weekends
What We’re Looking For
Someone who takes ownership of the café as if it were their own business. A natural leader who takes initiative, makes decisions independently, maintains high standards and leads by example.
This is a hands-on management role, so you’ll be equally comfortable making great coffee, serving customers and managing the wider operation.
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Join our vibrant team at Piccadilly Circus, where we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality coffee in a friendly and engaging environment. As an employer, we offer a supportive work culture that values passion and curiosity, with opportunities for personal growth and development in the art of coffee making. Enjoy a work-life balance with no weekend shifts, while being part of a community that appreciates the craft of coffee and the joy of connecting with customers.
