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Coffee Shop Assistant Manager

£30k - £31k per annum

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Coffee Shop Assistant Manager – Christchurch | £30,000-£31,000 + Great Benefits

Lead a friendly team, enjoy a great work-life balance, and make your mark in a welcoming coffee shop environment.

We’re looking for a Coffee Shop Assistant Manager to join a well-established and welcoming hospitality business in Christchurch. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced supervisor or team leader who enjoys being hands-on, developing a team and creating a great experience for customers.

Working alongside the Coffee Shop Manager, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of a busy coffee shop, helping to lead the team, maintain high standards and ensure customers receive warm, friendly service every time. With a structured working pattern and alternate weekends off, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for their next step in hospitality without compromising their work-life balance.

Why apply for this Coffee Shop Assistant Manager role?

Because you’ll be joining a business where you can genuinely make a difference:

  • £30,000-£31,000 salary

  • Enjoy a 9am-5.30pm working pattern , with Sundays running 10am-4pm

  • Benefit from alternate weekends off

  • Enjoy alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays off

  • Take an extra day off for your birthday

  • Access a generous staff discount across the business

  • Free on-site parking

  • Join a supportive, close-knit team

  • Enjoy opportunities to get involved with seasonal events and promotions

  • Develop your leadership skills and progress within a well-established business

Key Responsibilities:

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll help keep the coffee shop running smoothly while supporting and developing the team.

  • Support the Coffee Shop Manager with the daily running of the coffee shop

  • Lead by example, motivating the team to deliver friendly and consistent customer service

  • Take responsibility for the operation when the Manager is away

  • Support with rotas, staffing levels and day-to-day team organisation

  • Coach and develop team members, helping them build confidence and product knowledge

  • Assist with recruitment, inductions and training

  • Maintain high standards across food, drink, cleanliness and presentation

  • Support with stock control, ordering and reducing waste

  • Handle customer queries and resolve any issues professionally

  • Assist with cash handling and end-of-day procedures

  • Ensure food safety, health & safety and company standards are consistently followed

  • Provide hands-on support during busy services and lead the team from the front

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people and is ready to take the next step in their hospitality career.

  • Previous experience within a café, coffee shop, hospitality or similar customer-focused environment

  • At least one year’s experience in a supervisory, team leader or senior position

  • A genuine passion for great customer service

  • Confident leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • A positive, proactive and hands-on approach

  • Comfortable working in a busy environment and remaining calm under pressure

  • Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety

  • Experience with tills, cash handling and basic computer systems

  • Flexibility to work weekends and during busier seasonal periods

If you’re looking for your next Coffee Shop Assistant Manager opportunity in Christchurch , with a great team, sociable environment and a working pattern that gives you plenty of time away from work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality career.

Job Number │ KW290926
Location │ Christchurch
Role │ Coffee Shop Assistant Manager

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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