Job Description

Job Vacancy | Groundwork South

Cafe Manager

Location: The Vench, Lockleaze Youth & Play Space, Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, BS7 9TD

Contract: Annualised with a fixed term end date of 31st March 2026

Salary: 13,957 (FTE 26,500)

Hours: Average 19.75 hours per week

The Cafe Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of The Vench Corner Cafe, leading the front-of-house team (including the Cafe Supervisor) to deliver excellent service that reflects The Vench's values and meets the needs of the community.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experienced hospitality professional seeking full accountability for a cafe. Confident leader with strong organisational and communication skills. Passionate about community engagement and providing an inclusive service. Hands-on, proactive, and committed to high standards.

Job Summary:

Lead, supervise, and support the cafe team, including staff and volunteers. Oversee all aspects of daily cafe service, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment. Maintain high standards of food hygiene, allergen management, and customer service. Manage till operations and cash handling procedures. Implement and monitor operational procedures to ensure safety, efficiency, and consistency. Provide training for staff and volunteers on: Safe use of equipment Hygiene protocols Allergen awareness Customer service standards Till operation Take initiative and demonstrate strong leadership to uphold operational excellence.

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the on our website.

In return we offer you:

A competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays Health Cash Plan and 24 hour Healthline Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling. Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities Business travel expenses
We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.

Groundwork South

Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people's prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighborhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Apply now!

To apply, please read the and send your CV and covering letter (

Please provide evidence from your past working life that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification and therefore make you suitable for this role

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) to: recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk please quote the reference number 'VCM25' on your covering letter and email communication.

For further information and to discuss the role please contact iulia Manolescu at iulia.manolescu@groundwork.org.uk

Closing date for applications: When we find a suitable candidate

Interview date: 3rd September 2025 (in person)

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: From 13,957.00 per year

Expected hours: 19.75 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VCM25