Café Bar Manager

Join WSH Group as a Café Bar Manager in Manchester, England, GB, where you'll lead the daily operations of a vibrant café bar and create an exceptional customer experience. This full-time management opportunity offers the chance to drive business performance, lead a dedicated team, and establish yourself as a key figure in the hospitality sector across Manchester.

Role Overview

As Café Bar Manager at WSH Group, you'll oversee all aspects of café and bar operations in Manchester. From morning preparation through evening service, you'll manage staffing, inventory, customer service standards, and financial performance. Your leadership will shape a welcoming environment where customers and team members alike feel valued, and you'll be instrumental in achieving WSH Group's operational and commercial goals in this location.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of café and bar staff to deliver consistent, high-quality service
• Manage daily operations including opening, service flow, and closing procedures
• Oversee food and beverage inventory, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards in accordance with all regulations
• Handle cash, payment systems, and financial reporting for the venue
• Create promotional activities and manage customer relationships to drive business growth
• Train, schedule, and performance-manage team members
• Monitor P&L, manage costs, and work towards profitability targets

What You Bring

• Proven management experience in a café, bar, restaurant, or similar hospitality venue
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills
• Solid understanding of food safety and licensing requirements
• Excellent customer service ethos and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic financial management
• Flexibility to work varied hours including evenings and weekends as required

About WSH Group

WSH Group operates vibrant hospitality venues across the UK, dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences for customers and creating career opportunities for team members. We're committed to building welcoming spaces where quality service, great atmosphere, and genuine community connection are at the heart of everything we do.

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