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Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead the day-to-day running of the café and kitchen.
Cook simple, tasty meals that are good value and bring customers back.
Keep the café clean, safe, and compliant with all food hygiene standards and legislation.
Manage stock, ordering, and suppliers to keep things cost-effective. Make the café a real community hub, with affordable options for everyone.
Motivate and support your team, including trainees on Larder programmes.
Help recruit, welcome and train new staff when needed.
Monitor sales and costs to make sure the café stays sustainable.
Create and maintain rotas, approve leave, and monitor attendance to ensure records are accurate and secure
Follow all cash procedures, making sure transactions, reconciliation, weekly banking and records are accurate and secure
You will link in with The Larders wider team to share insights from the café and help shape future plans:
Look at customer habits and feedback to guide menu ideas and specials.
Take part in seasonal promotions and campaigns to boost footfall.
Share whats working in the café so the team can use EPOS data and customer trends toimprove engagement.
Develop ideas to support the sustainability of the cafe Work with the colleagues to review sales and performance If you want to combine good food with social purpose and lead a café thats about more than profit wed love to hear from you.
Person Specification Essential At least 3 years experience in a café, kitchen or similar environment, with similar responsibilities.
Confident cooking skills, you can plan and prepare simple, tasty meals.
Experience of pricing menus and sourcing the best and most efficient ingredients.
A people person, you know how to bring the best out of others, whether theyre experienced staff or learning on the job.
Experience leading or supporting a team in a busy hospitality setting.
REHIS Food Hygiene and Safety qualification minimum level 2 or equivalent A team player, happy to work closely with staff in other Larder cafés and management.
Organised and reliable, you can balance the cooking, the team, and the day-to-dayrunning of a café.
Desirable Experience using an EPOS till system.
Understanding how data (sales trends, popular products, customer habits) can inform menu development and product ranges. Experience running promotions, specials or community-focused events.
Links with local communities, groups, or businesses.
Standard Responsibilities for all positions in The Larder Participate in any staff review/performance management processes involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others. Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others. Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all activities. Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this post.
Comply with all Larder policies and procedures Deomonstrate The Larder values in your work on a daily basis The Larder is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and promote this commitment.
Practical Requirements Some evening and weekend work may be required but notice will always be given Own car desirable
What We Offer A chance to lead and shape a café that makes a real difference in peoples lives. Competitive salary and benefits.
Opportunities to develop menus, projects, and training initiatives. Supportive and inclusive working environment focused on growth and learning
Staff Benefits 29 days leave (inclusive of public holidays)
2 Health and Wellbeing days each year
Company pension contribution of 3% Company sick pay scheme Opportunities to shape the future work of the organisation Access to company health and well being support Commitment to continued professional development
To apply for the post, please send a tailored CV and covering letter to: recruitment email address
The covering letter should be no more than one A4 side and should tell us:
1.why you want to work with The Larder
2.how your skills and experience match this role
3.What you would do in your first three months to grow the café sales
Closing Date:Friday 17 October 2025
Shortlisting Dates: Wednesday 22 October 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 30 October 2025
