Cafe Manager (Coffee and Focaccias) - Mayfair, London

Cafe Manager (Coffee and Focaccias) - Mayfair, London

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent - 40 hours per week

Full Job Description

District is all about: good vibes, coffee, natty wine and elevated cocktails. We serve simple, delicious food, with all day brunch, and sharing plates in the evening.

We love our local communities and we look to build a loyal following wherever we go. We work with local partners & producers, and sustainability is at our core. (B-Corp pending.)

You’ll be joining a growing family, with sites in: Parsons Green, Embassy Gardens & Battersea Park. Each with their own personality and incredible teams!

Who you are:

A people person, who thrives on developing their team. A natural leader that brings energy to the venue and leads from the front. There are no back office managers here. You will be driven to inspire and develop your small but strong team. And want to build strong relationships in the community around you. You have a strong foundation in operations and finance, and are passionate about creating excellent guest experiences. Ideally you have 2 years + in a Hospitality Manager role with a focus on coffee and/or wine.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus structure, based on KPI’s.


• A brilliant place to work which encourages a family and friendly atmosphere.


• Work life balance


• Unlimited free coffee on shift, and an excellent staff meal.


• Team discount at District & Where’s Fred’s.


• -40% discount on food


• -25% discount for family & friends


• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + pension scheme.


• Regular team events and an annual party - we know how to have a good time.

Key responsibilities:

• PL accountability,


• Stock control.


• Driving events/private hires.


• Labour budget & rotas.


• Maintaining customer service and front of house standards, ensuring continuity of service and providing impeccable standards.


• HACCP, COSSH,H&S, EHO, 1st Aid, compliance.


• Recruitment including on-boarding, training and development, performance management.


• Maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment including health & safety, risk management and assessment including food safety compliance (Food Alert)


• Team training across the board.


• Developing a loyal customer base for you and your team.


• District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees.