Job Description

Weekend Play Cafe Manager.

Saturday & Sunday (13-15 hours per week)

Job share considered

-- applicants available for one day only are welcome to apply.

We're a small, family-run play cafe looking for a warm, confident and reliable person to take the lead at our venue on

Saturdays and Sundays

.

This is a

solo role

in a small venue, so you'll be trusted to run the cafe independently -- welcoming families, preparing food and drinks, hosting parties, and keeping the space clean, safe and happy.

If you enjoy working with children and families, take pride in creating a calm, friendly environment, and are confident working on your own, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

You'll be responsible for the smooth, safe and

spotlessly clean

running of the cafe during weekend sessions. As this is a

solo role

, attention to detail and pride in cleanliness are essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

Welcoming families in a warm, friendly and professional manner Preparing and serving coffees and light lunches to a high standard

Maintaining excellent levels of cleanliness throughout the day

-- including tables, floors, surfaces, toilets and high-touch areas

Regularly checking, tidying and resetting play areas between sessions

so they remain clean, safe and inviting Setting up for and hosting children's parties, ensuring spaces are clean and well-presented at all times Clearing tables promptly and keeping the cafe looking calm and cared for, even during busy periods

Completing thorough end-of-day cleaning

, including hoovering, cleaning toilets, emptying bins and leaving the venue ready for the next session
Cleanliness and presentation are a

top priority for our business

, so this role suits someone who naturally notices the small details and takes pride in keeping a space organised, hygienic and welcoming.

About you

Previous cafe or hospitality experience

essential

Experience working with children is

desirable

, or personal experience caring for children (such as having children of your own) Friendly, calm and highly reliable Confident working independently Comfortable in a busy, family-focused environment Excellent people skills and able to handle pressure with a smile

Training & checks

The successful applicant will be required to complete:

Level 2 Food Hygiene First Aid training Enhanced DBS check
(We'll support you with this.)

If you're looking for a

trusted weekend role

where you can take ownership and make families feel welcome, please send your

CV and a short cover letter

telling us why you'd be a great fit.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 13 - 15 per week

Experience:

Hospitality: 1 year (preferred) Cafe: 1 year (required) Customer service: 1 year (preferred) working with children: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred) DBS check (preferred)
Work Location: In person