Cafe Manager- Frosts Woburn Sands

• Location: Frosts Woburn – Market Kitchen
• Hours: 40 hours per week – no evenings or late nights

Are you an experienced café or hospitality supervisor/manager who enjoys being hands-on and working as part of a friendly team?

We are looking for a Café Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of Market Kitchen at Frosts Woburn, ensuring our customers receive a friendly, efficient service and that the café is well organised and running smoothly.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys being on the floor, supporting their team and getting involved in the day-to-day operation.

About Blue Diamond Garden Centres

Blue Diamond is the UK’s largest garden-centre group, with 55 locations and around 4,700 employees across the UK and Channel Islands.

Our garden centres bring together retail, gardens, home, lifestyle and hospitality, creating welcoming destinations for our customers to enjoy.

Our people are at the heart of the business. We support our teams to develop, take pride in what they do and play an important part in the success of their centre.

What you will do

As Café Manager, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of Market Kitchen
• Lead and support the café team throughout each shift
• Make sure customers receive friendly, welcoming and efficient service
• Support the team with food preparation, service and general café duties when required
• Organise rotas and manage staffing levels to meet the needs of the business
• Train, coach and support team members to maintain good standards
• Monitor stock levels and help manage ordering and wastage
• Follow food safety, health and safety and other company procedures
• Complete daily checks and administration accurately
• Deal with customer queries and resolve any issues in a professional manner
• Work closely with the wider centre team to ensure the café runs smoothly

You will be a hands-on manager who is comfortable leading from the front, supporting the team during busy periods and making sure everything is in place for a smooth service.

What you bring

• Previous experience in a café, coffee shop, food outlet or similar hospitality environment
• Previous experience supervising or managing a small team
• A friendly and approachable manner with a strong focus on customer service
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a busy shift
• Confidence supporting, training and motivating a team
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety
• Comfortable with basic administration, tills and computer systems
• A practical, hands-on approach
• Reliable and able to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the café

You don't need to come from a large restaurant or high-volume hospitality operation. We're looking for someone who enjoys café-style service, is confident leading a team and takes pride in creating a great customer experience.

What you will love

• 40 hours per week
• No evening or late-night working
• A hands-on role within a busy garden centre environment
• Support and development from an experienced wider hospitality team
• Opportunities to develop your career across Blue Diamond
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to make the role your own and help Market Kitchen continue to grow

If you have experience in a café or similar food environment and are looking for a hands-on management role with sociable hours, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the team at Frosts Woburn.