Society Cafe - Assistant Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our Bristol Harbourside location.
Society Café is a small independent group of Speciality Coffee shops based in Bath, Bristol, Oxford and Cheltenham. As well as a full set of fantastic coffee skills, we’re looking for someone who can offer impeccable customer service, has a keen eye for detail, and a positive can-do attitude.
The role will be hands-on, overseeing an exceptional level of customer service and a quality coffee offering, whilst assisting the shop Manager in all managerial duties. You will be working within a team of excellent baristas who pride themselves on doing everything on a speciality level. Passion, energy and a genuine desire to offer the very best possible experience to each customer that has chosen to visit us is essential.
The ideal candidate will have management experience within the hospitality industry, and a strong background in specialty coffee. More than anything, you will positively contribute to the overall atmosphere, the team and to the customer experience. You will be someone who thrives on positive change and is able to build and lead a team under pressure in a growing business.
You will:
Lead and inspire the team.
Manage the day to day operation of the venue and ensure the smooth running of every shift.
Be passionate about great customer service.
Have an infallible eye for detail across all areas.
Assist with rotas, and ordering for the shop.
Be responsible for the day to day Health & Safety and ensuring all Food Hygiene guidelines are maintained
Be able to serve consistently great coffee, through busy periods in the form of espresso, milk based beverages and aeropress.
Dial in coffee to a recipe, using a Malkhonig E80 GBW, Mythos One and Mahlkonig EK43s.
We offer:
We offer potential for career development and a great company culture.
A flexible rota, with a good work life balance
A dedicated and long standing team.
Staff discount on all drinks and retail items.
Free hot drinks whether you are working or not!
Excellent training, provided by Origin Coffee Roasters.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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