Cafe General Manager, Burnley

General Manager – Café | Burnley (BB10)

£36,000 – £40,000 + tips/bonus

40 hours | 5 days per week | 08:00–16:30 | No evenings

Must have driving licence (remote location)

We’re looking for a hands‑on General Manager to lead a recently refurbished, community-focused café that takes pride in great coffee, fresh food, and genuinely warm service.

This isn’t a “head office box‑ticking” role — it’s about running the space day‑to‑day, leading from the floor, and building a team that actually cares about what they do.

• Running daily café operations and leading the team on shift
• Setting the standard for service, food quality, coffee and presentation
• Getting stuck in — this is a hands‑on leadership role, not an office job
• Managing stock, ordering, compliance, H&S and hygiene standards
• Driving a strong customer experience and handling feedback properly
• Supporting training, onboarding and development of the team
• Helping out with events, catering and occasional site support when needed

• Background in café / restaurant / hospitality management
• Barista experience (coffee quality actually matters here)
• Confident, calm communicator who leads by example
• Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness
• Someone who can train, motivate and hold a team to standards
• Flexible, practical, and not afraid to roll sleeves up when needed

• No late nights – sociable daytime hours only
• Real progression opportunities across a growing café group
• Proper training & development (hygiene, allergens, first aid, etc.)
• Free food & coffee on shift + discounts on days off
• Supportive, down‑to‑earth team culture — no ego environment
• Genuine scope to grow into multi‑site roles if you want it

This is a role for someone who wants ownership, variety, and a team they can actually build — not just manage from a distance.

If this role is of interest apply now or get in touch via and if your experience aligns with our clients requirements we’ll be in touch.

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