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Shop Manager

📍 Oxford 💷 £37,000–£40,000 per annum + 20% Bonus Permanent · Full time Posted 13 Jul 2026

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Shop Manager | Oxford | Full Time | £37,000–£40,000 per annum + 20% Bonus

Love leading people, delivering exceptional customer experiences and running a successful café?

If you're an experienced hospitality manager looking for your next challenge with a growing Oxford brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is seeking a hands-on leader who brings energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for hospitality.

The Role

They are seeking an ambitious, driven and passionate Shop Manager to join the growing management team. This is more than just a management role — it's an opportunity to lead from the front, inspire your team, deliver exceptional customer experiences and play a key role in driving the success of the café.

You will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the café, developing your team, driving performance and ensuring every customer receives an outstanding experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team
  • Deliver exceptional customer experiences
  • Maintain high standards across food, service, cleanliness and operations
  • Train and coach team members to help them grow and succeed
  • Drive sales growth and increase monthly profits
  • Take ownership of the day-to-day running of your shop
  • Make decisions that positively impact business performance

Requirements

Essential

  • Proven front-of-house management experience within food & beverage, hospitality or a fast-paced café environment
  • A confident leader with the ability to motivate and develop others
  • A strong team player
  • Someone who brings energy, enthusiasm and a natural spark
  • Experience in driving sales and improving commercial performance
  • Professional and presentable
  • Good written and spoken English
  • A genuine passion for great food, quality ingredients and exceptional coffee
  • Someone who takes pride in doing things properly and consistently

Desirable

  • Food Hygiene qualification
  • First Aid qualification

What’s In It For You

  • £37,000–£40,000 salary, depending on experience
  • 20% salary bonus scheme
  • Company sick leave allowance
  • Fantastic staff discounts
  • Salary sacrifice schemes (EV leasing, Childcare & Pension)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Shop of the Month awards and nights out
  • Learning, training and development opportunities
  • Additional annual leave based on length of service
  • The chance to be part of a growing, well-respected Oxford brand

What's Next?

Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? Click "APPLY" today and become part of a growing Oxford business where your leadership, passion and ideas will make a real difference.

We can't wait to hear from you!

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