Job Introduction
Café & Bar Manager – Recruits Café & Bar
Location: Bovington
Hours: Café open 0800–2200 (Mon–Fri) | 1700–2200 (Sat–Sun)
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Café & Bar Manager to lead the Recruits Café & Bar in Bovington. This is a fast-paced retail and catering role where you’ll be actively involved in day-to-day operations, supporting customers’ lived-in experience, and leading a small team to deliver great food, drink, and service.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and oversee daily café and bar operations, including cooking fresh snack items (burgers, wraps, pizzas)
- Serve alcohol responsibly and operate the Costa coffee machine
- Manage weekly stock takes, place food & beverage orders, and maintain accurate inventory
- Lead, support, and develop a team of 6 staff
- Create and manage staff rotas, ensuring attendance is recorded accurately
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and customer service
- Drive innovation by developing new offers and retail opportunities to enhance the customer experience
- Ensure the unit is presented to a high standard throughout all opening hours
Person Specification
Essential:
- Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, or retail environment
- Hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example
- Strong organisational skills with experience managing stock and orders
- Confident people manager with rota and attendance management experience
- Good communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
Desirable:
- Experience managing a bar or licensed premises
- Knowledge of coffee machines (e.g. Costa)
- Food hygiene or catering qualifications
- Experience working in a busy, multi-offer retail unit
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a lively catering and retail outlet, influence its offer, and make a real impact on customers’ day-to-day experience.