Job Description

Front of House Manager - Kaffee, Putney

Salary: 24,000-26,000 per year (32 hours/week)

Kaffee is a cosy, Austrian-inspired cafe in between Putney Common and Barnes Common, known for our warm hospitality, beautiful bakes, and excellent coffee. We're currently looking for an experienced and motivated Front of House Manager to join our team.

Working closely with the owner, barista, and chefs/ bakers, you'll play a key role in ensuring daily operations run smoothly, and that our high standards of service and atmosphere are consistently upheld.

About the Role:

32 hours per week across 4 days

3 days working on the cafe floor ( Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends)

1 day allocated for admin and managerial duties

Support and oversee the Front of House team as well as kitchen staff to deliver warm, efficient service

Uphold cleanliness, organisation, and ambiance standards

Assist with the rota, stock ordering, training, and day-to-day decision-making

Opportunity to get involved in wider projects throughout the year, such as organising supper clubs, music evenings, Christmas markets, and other community events

About You:

A strong background in hospitality and customer service

Previous management experience in a cafe, bakery, or similar environment

A natural leader with strong communication and organisational skills

An eye for detail and aesthetics - from table settings to displays, you care about creating a beautiful and welcoming environment

A hands-on manager who enjoys being on the floor and leading by example

with a warm and welcoming energy towards customers, children and dogs

Right to work in the UK is essential

German language skills are a plus, but not required

If you're passionate about great service, love working in a team, and are excited by the idea of being part of a growing independent cafe, we'd love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with us at kaffee.london@gmail.com to apply or find out more.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 24,000.00-26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Kaffee Manager
Expected start date: 01/09/2025