Café Manager – Exciting Opportunity to Lead & Grow the Business
Location: Just outside Banchory
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 (or DOE)
Hours: Full-time
Start: ASAP
Activus Recruitment is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an ambitious Café Manager to lead, run, and develop their on-site café located on a busy livery and events venue just outside Banchory.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong management experience, commercial drive, and a passion for delivering great customer experiences—while also growing a thriving café business.
About the Role
The café operates 7 days a week, serving breakfast and lunch daily, and providing three meals a day during event weekends, when footfall and demand increase significantly.
You will have a high level of autonomy and will be trusted to manage and improve the business day-to-day. Key responsibilities include:
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Managing and developing the café team
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Creating and organising staff rotas
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Overseeing daily café operations
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Ensuring excellent customer service and smooth service flow
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Driving business growth and increasing footfall
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Managing stock, ordering, and suppliers
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Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and presentation
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Supporting menu planning and improvements
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Preparing for and managing busy event weekends
What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience in café, hospitality, or restaurant management
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Strong leadership and organisational skills
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A proactive, commercially minded individual with drive and ambition
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Experience in growing sales or developing a hospitality business
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Ability to work independently and make confident decisions
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Passion for delivering high standards and memorable customer experiences
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Full UK driving licence (essential due to rural location)
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary of £30,000–£35,000, or depending on experience
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A high level of autonomy to shape and grow the business
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Opportunity to lead a popular café within a dynamic and busy venue
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Supportive working environment with scope to implement your own ideas
If you’re ready to take ownership of a café and push it to the next level, we’d love to hear from you
