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Caf & Bar Manager - Recruits Caf & Bar Location: Bovington Hours: Caf open 0800-2200 (Mon-Fri) | 1700-2200 (Sat-Sun) About the Role We're looking for a hands-on Caf & Bar Manager to lead the Recruits Caf & 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 caf 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. TPBN1_UKCT