Hospitality Manager – Head Room Café
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,500 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Golders Green, NW11 8EN |
| Company: | Jewish Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3073 |
Summary
Are you passionate about hospitality and community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can lead a team while making a real difference?
About Head Room CaféHead Room Café is more than just a café—it’s a welcoming community hub that brings people together over great food and meaningful conversations. As part of Jewish Care and Jami’s social enterprise, we combine exceptional hospitality with mental health awareness, offering a space that is inclusive, vibrant, and supportive.About the Role
We’re looking for a Hospitality Venue Manager to lead the café’s daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service, efficient team management, and smooth-running events. You’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards in food service, staff training, health and safety, and financial performance while also collaborating with our community programmes team to support our wider social mission.This post is working 40 hours per week. Full-time, including occasional evenings for eventsWhat You’ll Do
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the café, ensuring smooth operations and outstanding customer experience.
- Lead, train, and motivate a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
- Manage stock control, supplier relationships, and cost efficiencies.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, food hygiene, and Kashrut compliance.
- Coordinate community events and private venue hire, ensuring seamless service.
- Work closely with our community programme team to support mental health initiatives within the café space.
- Proven experience in hospitality or venue management.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Experience in operational planning, cost control, and supplier negotiations.
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer service in a social enterprise setting.
- An understanding of food hygiene, safety regulations, and Kashrut compliance (or willingness to learn).
- A collaborative mindset, with experience working alongside community and volunteering teams.
- Work in a unique café environment that combines hospitality with social impact.
- Be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven team making a real difference.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Head Room Café is part of Community Trading Ltd, operating under Jewish Care & Jami. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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