Coffee Shop Assistant Manager – Christchurch | £30,000-£31,000 + Great Benefits
Lead a friendly team, enjoy a great work-life balance, and make your mark in a welcoming coffee shop environment.
We’re looking for a Coffee Shop Assistant Manager to join a well-established and welcoming hospitality business in Christchurch. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced supervisor or team leader who enjoys being hands‑on, developing a team and creating a great experience for customers.
Working alongside the Coffee Shop Manager, you’ll play an important role in the day‑to‑day running of a busy coffee shop, helping to lead the team, maintain high standards and ensure customers receive warm, friendly service every time. With a structured working pattern and alternate weekends off, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for their next step in hospitality without compromising their work‑life balance.
Why apply for this Coffee Shop Assistant Manager role?
Because you’ll be joining a business where you can genuinely make a difference:
- £30,000-£31,000 salary
- Enjoy a 9am-5.30pm working pattern, with Sundays running 10am-4pm
- Benefit from alternate weekends off
- Enjoy alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays off
- Take an extra day off for your birthday
- Access a generous staff discount across the business
- Free on-site parking
- Join a supportive, close-knit team
- Enjoy opportunities to get involved with seasonal events and promotions
- Develop your leadership skills and progress within a well-established business
Key Responsibilities:
- This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll help keep the coffee shop running smoothly while supporting and developing the team.
- Support the Coffee Shop Manager with the daily running of the coffee shop
- Lead by example, motivating the team to deliver friendly and consistent customer service
- Take responsibility for the operation when the Manager is away
- Support with rotas, staffing levels and day‑to‑day team organisation
- Coach and develop team members, helping them build confidence and product knowledge
- Assist with recruitment, inductions and training
- Maintain high standards across food, drink, cleanliness and presentation
- Support with stock control, ordering and reducing waste
- Handle customer queries and resolve any issues professionally
- Assist with cash handling and end‑of‑day procedures
- Ensure food safety, health & safety and company standards are consistently followed
- Provide hands‑on support during busy services and lead the team from the front
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people and is ready to take the next step in their hospitality career.
- Previous experience within a café, coffee shop, hospitality or similar customer‑focused environment
- At least one year’s experience in a supervisory, team leader or senior position
- A genuine passion for great customer service
- Confident leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A positive, proactive and hands‑on approach
- Comfortable working in a busy environment and remaining calm under pressure
- Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety
- Experience with tills, cash handling and basic computer systems
- Flexibility to work weekends and during busier seasonal periods
If you’re looking for your next Coffee Shop Assistant Manager opportunity in Christchurch, with a great team, sociable environment and a working pattern that gives you plenty of time away from work, we’d love to hear from you.
Location │ Christchurch
Role │ Coffee Shop Assistant Manager
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