Brunch bakery Team Leader (Fast-Track to Assistant Manager – 3 Months)
32 minutes ago
London
We are a small site, but high volume and fast-paced. This is not a quiet café role; it is a high-performance service environment. Weekends operate as full brunch service. Weekdays combine bakery production, sandwiches, waffles, coffee, and retail. The Opportunity Start as a Team Leader earning: • £16–£17 per hour typical earnings (incl. tronc, consistently achieved) Progress within 3 months into: • Assistant Manager (£32,000–£35,000 + bonus) Progression is based on performance, not time served. You will be trusted to: • Run shifts independently, • Lead the team during peak service, • Maintain pace, quality, and control This is a fast-track leadership role, not a standard supervisor position. What You Will Be Measured On • Ability to run weekend service independently, • Leadership and control of the floor, • Speed and consistency under pressure, • Guest experience and standards, • Reliability and accountability You will be assessed on your ability to step up, not just turn up. This Role Is for You if • You have strong experience in a busy café, brunch, or restaurant, • You have acted as a senior or led shifts before, • You are confident taking control during service, • You understand table flow, pace, and guest experience, • You are hands-on and not above cleaning or prep, • You want rapid progression into management This Role IS NOT for You if • You are looking for your first leadership role, • You avoid responsibility during busy service, • You are not available on weekends, • You struggle under pressure, • You are looking for a low-intensity or “see how it goes” job What You’ll Do • Lead and support weekend brunch service, • Act as senior on shift, • Maintain service speed and quality, • Train and guide junior team members, • Support rotas and daily organisation, • Uphold hygiene and operational standards What We Offer • £16–£17/hour typical earnings (consistent), • Clear path to £32–35k Assistant Manager role within 3 months, • Bonus structure at management level, • Real responsibility from day one, • High-volume environment where you will learn fast, • Opportunity to grow with an expanding brand, • Staff food on shift + employee discount Hiring Standard We are selective. Only candidates with strong, relevant experience will be considered. How to Apply Please include: • Your hospitality experience, • Any leadership responsibilities you’ve held, • Your availability (must include weekends), • Applications without relevant experience will not be considered.