Coffee Shop Manager

Posting date:	11 February 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 March 2026
Location:	Fort William, PH33
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	HIJOBS
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	390642

Summary

Fox William is an independent, plant-based coffee shop opening in Fort William in March 2026. We focus on speciality coffee, well-made plant-based food and high standards. Sustainability, ethical sourcing and fair employment are central to how we operate.

The role:

As Cafe Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of Fox William. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being present on the floor while also managing systems, people and standards behind the scenes. Responsibilities include:
- Full responsibility for daily operations of the café
- Leading, motivating and managing a small team of supervisors and cafe assistants
- Setting, maintaining and continuously improving speciality coffee standards
- Overseeing coffee training, recipes, calibration and consistency
- Managing staff rotas, timekeeping and shift coverage
- Supporting training, onboarding and performance management
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety and company policies
- Upholding vegan, sustainability and environmental practices across all operations
- Handling issues calmly, fairly and consistently, including customer concerns and staff matters