Assistant Cafe Manager

Assistant Cafe Manager (Front of House) | Daytime Shifts | Great Career Progression

Location:

Edinburgh (City Centre or Stockbridge) | Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Join the team at Laila, Edinburgh's most photogenic brunch destination! As a local brand with two sites in the city, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and a unique dining experience. We are currently looking for an experienced and energetic Assistant Manager to help us continue our success.

Do you love leading a team and delivering exceptional customer service? This is a hands‑on management role perfect for a Supervisor or Assistant Manager ready to take the next step. You will enjoy a competitive salary package and a daytime‑only roster, ensuring a healthy work‑life balance.

• Base Salary: £28,000 per annum
• Service Charge: £6,000 - £8,000 per annum (OTE £34k‑£36k)
• Hours:
  
  Approx. 40 hours per week (5 days)
• Shift Pattern:
  Daytime only
• Progression:
  Guaranteed salary reviews at 6 months and 12 months
• Culture: A supportive environment with real opportunities to grow within a local business.

• Team Leadership:
  Supervise, motivate, and train the Front of House (FOH) team.
• Operations:
  Manage opening and closing procedures and assist with rota management.
• Service Standards:
  Drive high standards of customer service and coffee quality.
• Management Support:
  Support the General Manager in daily operations and health & safety compliance.

• Experienced:
  Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role (Hospitality, Restaurant, or Café background preferred).
• Communicator:
  Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proactive:
  Highly organised, reliable, and passionate about the guest experience.

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