Could you be our new Cafe Manager?
Café Manager – & Rest Community Café
St Peter’s Church, Loudwater, Buckinghamshire
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Hours: 26 hours per week
Salary: £18,026–£19,413 per annum pro rata (full-time equivalent £26,000–£28,000)
Start date: Autumn 26
Do you have a passion for hospitality, a heart for people and a vision for bringing communities together?
St Peter’s is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Café Manager to lead the development of ‘& Rest’, our community café, as we grow from one to five days a week.
You will oversee the day-to-day running of the café, develop affordable menus, recruit and encourage volunteers, and organise themed events and community outreach events. Working closely with the church team and local community, you will help create an inclusive space where people of all ages can connect and find friendship.
We are looking for someone who:
Has strong organisational skills and can manage multiple priorities.
Has excellent people skills and enjoys leading and motivating volunteers.
Understands food hygiene, stock control and basic budgeting.
Is creative and adaptable, with the ability to plan events.
Is proactive, hands-on and committed to excellent customer service.
Has a willingness to communicate and actively promote St Peter’s Christian ethos and mission.
Experience in café or hospitality management is desirable.
At St Peter’s, our vision is to demonstrate the Love of Jesus by being a source of Spiritual Hope, Practical Help and Authentic Community. We offer a supportive, values-driven team and the opportunity to shape a growing community café that makes a real difference to local people.
This role requires flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends, and the ability to undertake the physical tasks involved in setting up and closing down the café and its events.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory references and any relevant pre-employment checks.
To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter for the attention of Geraldine Shiels, Operations Manager to office@loudwater.org by 15th of November but we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a suitable application, so early applications are encouraged.
For an informal conversation, contact the vicar Danny Rodgers office@loudwater.org