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Trainee Manager (Café)

📍 Teignmouth 💷 Starting at minimum wage and progressing to £30,000 plus bonus Permanent · Full time Posted 21 Jul 2026

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Trainee Manager (Café)

 

Location: Teignmouth
Working Hours: Full-time – average of 40 hours per week over a year, including weekend and holiday period availability
Salary: Starting at minimum wage and progressing to £30,000 plus bonus

 

Our client is a sustainable, purpose-led business focused on doing things the right way—for their people, their suppliers, and the environment. They value passion, teamwork, hard work, and enjoying what you do. They’re looking for people who care about the impact they have on others and the world around them.

 

They’re looking for a full-time Trainee Manager to join their busy café in Teignmouth.

 

This is a hands-on role, working across all areas of the café. You’ll be part of a friendly, fast-paced team delivering great food and great service in a vibrant coastal setting.

 

This is a year-round position with stable hours, ideal for someone who enjoys hospitality, wants to learn new skills, and likes working as part of a close-knit team.

 

The Role

 

  • Work across all areas of the café as required
  • Support the daily running of a busy café
  • Assist with food preparation and service
  • Follow Company standards, recipes and procedures
  • Support the management team in administrative tasks including cashing up and ordering
  • Deliver excellent customer service at all times
  • Work effectively as part of a busy team
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
  • Follow company processes and training provided

 

Requirements

 

Essential

 

  • Must be available for weekend work and holiday periods
  • Enjoy working as part of a busy team
  • Willingness to learn
  • Likes food and keen on provenance
  • Must be keen on sustainability and want to make a difference

 

Desirable

 

  • Previous hospitality or retail experience

 

What’s in It For You

 

  • Full training provided
  • Opportunity to work in a busy café environment
  • Experience across all areas of the café
  • Be part of a sustainable business focused on people and the environment
  • Work in a supportive, team-focused culture

 

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