Cafe Manager

Café Manager Exciting Opportunity to Lead & Grow the Business
Location: Just outside Banchory
Salary: £30,000 £ 35,000 (or DOE)
Hours: Full-time
Start: ASAP

Activus Recruitment is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an ambitious Café Manager to lead, run, and develop their on-site café located on a busy livery and events venue just outside Banchory.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong management experience, commercial drive, and a passion for delivering great customer experiences while also growing a thriving café business.

About the Role

The café operates 7 days a week, serving breakfast and lunch daily, and providing three meals a day during event weekends, when footfall and demand increase significantly.

You will have a high level of autonomy and will be trusted to manage and improve the business day-to-day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing the café team

• Creating and organising staff rotas

• Overseeing daily café operations

• Ensuring excellent customer service and smooth service flow

• Driving business growth and increasing footfall

• Managing stock, ordering, and suppliers

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and presentation

• Supporting menu planning and improvements

• Preparing for and managing busy event weekends

What We re Looking For

• Proven experience in café, hospitality, or restaurant management

• Strong leadership and organisational skills

• A proactive, commercially minded individual with drive and ambition

• Experience in growing sales or developing a hospitality business

• Ability to work independently and make confident decisions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Passion for delivering high standards and memorable customer experiences

• Full UK driving licence (essential due to rural location)

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 £ 35,000, or depending on experience

• A high level of autonomy to shape and grow the business

• Opportunity to lead a popular café within a dynamic and busy venue

• Supportive working environment with scope to implement your own ideas

If you re ready to take ownership of a café and push it to the next level, we d love to hear from you.