Café Manager – The Menu Cakery, Halfway, Co. Cork
Salary: €32,000 – €39,000 DOE (Competitive Wage - depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: 5 days per week, including weekends
Location: Halfway, Co. Cork, T12 P899
About Us
The Menu Cakery is an independent bakery and café based in Halfway, Co. Cork.
We are passionate about creating exceptional cakes, baked goods, sandwiches and speciality coffee, whilst delivering outstanding customer experiences.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Café Manager to lead our front-of-house operation. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being part of the daily service while also taking ownership of the operational success of the café.
The Role
As Café Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the café, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining high standards, supporting and developing the team, and driving operational performance.
This is a working management role – you will lead from the front, working alongside the team during service, making coffees, supporting customers, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Leadership
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the café
- Lead, motivate and support the team to deliver exceptional customer service
- Create and manage staff rosters to meet operational needs and labour targets
- Conduct team briefings and maintain clear communication across the business
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding and staff training
- Manage employee performance and uphold company standards
- Manage existing systems while further developing systems
Financial & Administrative
- Daily cash handling, reconciliation and banking procedures
- Monitor labour costs and assist in achieving budget targets
- Support the business in achieving sales targets and identifying opportunities for growth
- Produce weekly operational updates
Stock & Standards
- Manage stock ordering and supplier relationships
- Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and maintain stock control systems
- Ensure compliance with HACCP procedures, food safety regulations and health & safety standards
- Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, presentation and customer experience
Hands-On Service
- Work alongside the team during busy service periods
- Prepare and create high-quality coffees and beverages
- Support front-of-house operations including till service and customer interactions
- Assist with opening and closing procedures where scheduled
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a Café Manager, Assistant Manager or similar leadership role
- Strong barista experience and confidence working in a busy café environment
- Experience with staff rostering and team management
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with a can do attitude
- Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP practices
- Experience with cash management and stock ordering
- A positive, proactive and hands-on approach to leadership
- The ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment
- A genuine passion for hospitality and customer service
- Own means of transport
Desirable - But not essential for the right candidate
- Experience working within an independent café or bakery
- Advanced barista skills including latte art training, grinder calibration and coffee quality control
- Knowledge of labour cost control and sales performance management
- Previous experience using Square POS systems and scheduling software
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of €32,000 – €39,000 DOE
- Staff discounts
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing independent business
- Career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand
If you are a passionate hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the front and creating exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you’d be a great fit for The Menu Cakery.
Pay: €32,000.00-€39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own reliable means of transport to/from our shop at T12 P899?
Work Location: In person
