Café Manager

  • Cycle Exchange Limited
  • Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
  • Jan 15, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Run our café like it's your own.

We're looking for an experienced, motivated Café Manager to take full ownership of our in-store café. This is a hands on leadership role with real autonomy, creative input, and a profit share that rewards you for building a successful business.

You'll manage the team, develop the menu, oversee food safety, control stock and suppliers, and work on the bar alongside your team. If you're someone who thrives on responsibility and wants more than just "running shifts," this role is for you.

The role will be an integral Informe part of the wider Cycle Exchangetraffic in store leadership team, collaborating closely with retail sales, workshop, and operations to deliver a seamless, premium customer experience. The café is a key touchpoint within the Cycle Exchange journey, supporting community, events, and customer dwell time, and this role plays an active part in shaping how the café contributes to the overall commercial performance and brand experience of the business.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading and developing a team of baristas
  • Creating rotas, hiring staff, and ensuring all shifts are covered
  • Managing stock, suppliers, and deliveries
  • Owning food safety, compliance, and inspections
  • Planning and developing seasonal menus
  • Handling customer enquiries and resolving issues
  • Working hands on as a barista
  • Driving revenue and profitability - and sharing in the success
  • Collaborating closely with the wider Cycle Exchange retail, workshop, and operations teams to deliver a seamless in store experience
What We're Looking For
  • Café management or senior barista experience
  • Strong food safety and compliance knowledge
  • A commercial, owner style mindset
  • Great leadership and customer service skills
What You'll Get
  • Competitive salary
  • Profit share linked to café performance
  • Autonomy to shape the café and grow it
  • A supportive wider team and great working environment

If you want a café role where your ideas, effort, and leadership genuinely matter - we'd love to hear from you.