Seaborn is a brand new café opening in Newington Green in early summer, and we’re looking for an organised, energetic, people-focused Café Manager to help bring it to life.
We’ll be serving great coffee and flavour-packed sandwiches in a playful yet quality-driven environment. If you’re excited by the idea of shaping a new space from day one, building a great team, and putting your stamp on something special, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead the launch and daily operation of a brand new café
- Hire, train, and develop a brilliant front-of-house team
- Manage shifts, floor flow, and service during peak times
- Work in the kitchen to keep food quality high and sandwiches fast, fresh, and fun
- Ensure a smooth and consistent customer experience, from open to close
- Oversee stock management, hygiene, and safety standards
- Work directly with the owners to grow and scale the business
- Bring energy, creativity, and ideas to help shape Seaborn’s personality and success
- Solve problems on the fly and jump in wherever needed—this is a hands-on role
- You’ll Fit Right In If You:
- Have previous café or hospitality management experience
- Are passionate about speciality coffee and playful, well-executed food
- Are excited by the challenge of opening a new space and building a team culture
- Lead with confidence, empathy, and a sense of humour
- Stay cool and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate clearly and proactively
- Bonus points if you’ve worked with coffee equipment or have basic troubleshooting skills
- (Nice to have) A full UK driver’s licence
Why Join Seaborn?
- Be part of launching an exciting new café in the heart of Newington Green
- Help shape the team, service style, and daily rhythm from the ground up
- Work in a fun, collaborative atmosphere where your input genuinely matters
- Enjoy staff perks, development opportunities, and a chance to grow with the business
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and lead something new, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV and a short note to [email protected] with the subject “Café Manager Application – Seaborn Newington Green.”
