Job Description

Barnham, West Sussex Monday-Friday | 9:00am-4:30pm 22,200 - 28,000 per year (DOE, performance-based progression after probation)
This Is Not a Casual Hospitality Job.

We are a privately owned, family-run soft play and dessert bar.
We are recruiting

one person only

to become the

on-site venue manager

of our business during weekday opening hours.

You will be trusted to

run the venue, uphold standards, enforce rules, and represent the business in our absence.

Your performance directly affects the safety, reputation, and growth of the business.

This role is designed to become the person who

eventually runs the site independently.

We are not interested in short-term job seekers, students, or people "between roles."

Hours

Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm 35 hours per week Overtime available (spring, summer & events)

Salary

22,200 - 28,000 per year depending on experience Pay progression based on reliability, leadership and performance Overtime paid

Your Responsibility

You will be responsible for:

Full session leadership and control Enforcing safety rules with parents and children Food preparation and dessert service Barista service Food hygiene and Health & Safety compliance Opening / closing procedures Stock control, ordering and waste management Venue presentation and cleanliness Customer experience and issue resolution Preparing the venue for the following day
You will be the

authority on site.

This Role Is For You If:

? You are reliable and consistent
? You are confident enforcing rules and boundaries
? You want responsibility and progression
? You take pride in standards
? You want a long-term role that leads to senior responsibility

This Role Is

NOT

For You If:

? You want a casual cafe job
? You change jobs often
? You avoid responsibility
? You dislike rules, structure, or standards

Experience Required

Hospitality supervisor / manager experience Barista experience strongly preferred Food preparation & hygiene knowledge Confident working with families and children DBS required (or willing to obtain)

What You Get

Permanent full-time position Performance-based progression Pension Staff discounts A leadership role inside a growing private business
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,200.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Barista: 1 year (required) Manager: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

certification that would benefit your application? (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Venue Manager - Soft Play & Dessert Bar (Permanent, Full-Time)
Expected start date: 02/02/2026