£30000–£35000 yearly
Full-time
London
Job title: Cafe Manager, House of Bandits Cafe (by Sarabande) Location: Tottenham, London Salary: £30-35k, dependent on experience Contract type: Full-time Start date: February 2026 About Sarabande Foundation Established by Lee Alexander McQueen, Sarabande is a charitable foundation supporting creative talent across fashion, art, design, and craft. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and social impact, we are launching a new cafe space beside our Tottenham studios and looking for a dynamic and driven Cafe Manager to lead it. The Role This is an exciting opportunity to shape a brand-new business in the heart of Tottenham, a rapidly evolving part of London. As Cafe Manager, you’ll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life, build a vibrant, welcoming space, and create meaningful connections with the local community. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture and success of the cafe while supporting Sarabande’s broader mission. Key Responsibilities • Operations management: oversee the day-to-day running of the café, ensuring high standards of service, hygiene, and food safety, • Team leadership: recruit, train, and manage a small team of staff, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, • Marketing: lead on café marketing and promotion, developing a strategy that focuses on community connections, increasing footfall and revenue, and establishing the cafe within the local area, • Customer experience: Deliver outstanding customer service, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors, • Menu development: work with local suppliers (where possible) and partners to develop a fresh, seasonal, and sustainable menu that reflects Sarabande’s values, • Financial oversight: work with Sarabande’s finance team to manage budgets, stock, and ordering; monitor sales and costs to ensure profitability, • Community engagement: Collaborate with the wider Sarabande team to integrate the café into the Foundation’s public programme of events and exhibition, whilst upholding Sarabande’s commitment to creativity, community, and sustainability Person Specification Essential • Previous experience managing or supervising in a cafe, hospitality, or similar retail environment, • Experience in stock and budget management, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Passion for delivering excellent customer service, • A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to take initiative, • Barista experience and/or food hygiene certification, • Experience launching or developing a new food & beverage offering, • Connection to or knowledge of Tottenham and its community, • Interest in or experience working with charities, arts organisations, or creative enterprises To Apply We are currently accepting applications so please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you're interested in this role and what you would bring. For more information about Sarabande Foundation, visit our website here.