Café Manager

1w1 week ago

Bamford Collection

London, GB · Full-time · £30,000 – £32,000

About this role

The Bamford Collection is a family of consciously minded lifestyle brands dedicated to nourishing people and planet. At Daylesford Organic, we have farmed organically in the Cotswolds for over 40 years, supplying cafés with seasonal produce and artisan food. Our Brompton Cross store brings the farm spirit to London with fresh organic offerings and a beautiful café celebrating the seasons.

Lead the Brompton Cross café as an experienced and inspiring Café Manager sharing passion for exceptional food, warm hospitality, and sustainable living. Oversee day-to-day operations for smooth service, manage rotas, labour costs, and ensure full compliance with food safety and company standards. Drive commercial performance by achieving KPIs, monitoring stock, and minimising waste.

Inspire a high-performing front-of-house team, fostering warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality through recruitment, training, and coaching. Deliver elevated guest experiences by championing product knowledge and the organic ethos while maintaining highest standards of presentation and service. Thrive in a fast-paced setting reflecting the beauty and integrity of our farm.

Act as an ambassador for Daylesford’s organic values, promoting conscious consumption and environmentally responsible practices. Work closely with farm and central teams to optimise seasonal offerings. Enjoy 40 hours over 5 shifts weekly including weekends in a premium, food-led environment.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Café or Restaurant Manager within a premium, food-led environment
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving performance
A natural leader with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
Immaculate personal presentation, reflecting our premium brand standards
A genuine passion for organic, seasonal food and sustainable hospitality
Strong organisational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
Confident communication skills and a polished, professional presence

Responsibilities

Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing front-of-house team
Foster a culture of warmth, professionalism and genuine hospitality
Ensure every guest enjoys an elevated, welcoming and seamless experience
Oversee day-to-day café operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service
Manage rotas, labour costs and productivity in line with business needs
Drive sales, manage budgets and achieve agreed KPIs
Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and protect margin
Be an ambassador for Daylesford’s organic and sustainable values

Benefits

Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy a range of savings across our retail products, treatments, and dining experiences from your first day
Volunteering Days: One paid volunteering day per year to support a charity of your choice
Private Medical: Access to subsidised Bupa private medical insurance
Pension Scheme: Contribute up to 9% of your salary, with up to 4.5% employer contribution
Life Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of salary