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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Cafe Manager to join our friendly team at The Haggis Box cafe inside the Scottish Storytelling Centre / John Knox House on the Royal Mile.
We offer food, coffees and catering in this busy tourism and arts hub with regular corporate catering, events and performances in the theatre.
As an Assistant Cafe Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive efficient, friendly service while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality, and that fellow team members have a smooth shift.

Responsibilities
• Provide excellent customer service by taking orders, serving food and beverages, as well as helping with any customer enquiries.
• Managing the cafe on the days that the Cafe Manager is off with the support of the owner and the team.
• Support the Cafe Manager in monitoring stock levels, ordering from suppliers and helping with day-to-day running and any improvements to the processes or cafe environment.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of food items, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and cafe area
• Preparing coffee and other beverages to a high standard.
• Being involved in daytime and evening corporate catering events.
Experience
• Previous experience in a restaurant or cafe setting is preferred, with a enthusiasm for providing friendly and helpful service.
• Existing food hygiene certificate, barista skills and personal alcohol licence also advantagious but not required. All training will be provided.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to help manage a team effectively.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in food preparation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This is predominately a daytime role; however, we do require flexibility to occasionally work in the evenings to accommodate events.
If you have an interest in social media, marketing, managing corporate catering events and/or general administration, there is an opportunity to develop the role further.

The business also does outside office catering in Edinburgh and has catering trailers that go to events during the year.

Benefits
• Regular working pattern with 2 days off in a row.
• Free meal and soft drink for staff.
• Staff discount.
• Paid Breaks.
• Tips (equally shared between the team).

When you apply, we would be grateful if you could attach a personal statement with a few lines about yourself and how your experience makes you a good candidate for the role.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Application Deadline: Friday 28/02/2025