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Assistant Manager

The Horniman Café


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand proudly serving Londons iconic green spaces. Our cafés are bustling community hubs offering exceptional coffee fresh food and warm hospitality. This location also host small-scale events including childrens parties community gatherings and private functions.

Were looking for a dynamic and hands-on Assistant Manager to support daily operations lead a passionate team and ensure outstanding customer experiences. If you have a natural talent for leadership a love for hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced busy environment this could be the perfect role for you!


What Youll Be Doing:

  • Supporting the General Manager ensuring smooth café operations and high service standards.
  • Delivering top-tier customer service making every guest feel welcome and ensuring a friendly engaging atmosphere.
  • Managing stock & orders overseeing ordering processing invoices stock take and stock reconciliation to maintain efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Overseeing event enquiries & delivery coordinating small-scale events such as childrens parties and private bookings ensuring seamless execution.
  • Creating & managing weekly team schedules ensuring the right staffing levels for the time of day.
  • Training & developing the team coaching staff to excel in service barista skills and customer engagement.
  • Maintaining health & safety standards upholding the highest food and hygiene standards.
  • Bringing energy & enthusiasm supporting a positive team-focused work environment.

What Were Looking For:

  • An experienced hospitality professional with previous experience as an Assistant Manager or Café Supervisor.
  • A customer-obsessed leader who loves creating exceptional guest experiences.
  • A hands-on team player leading by example and always up for a challenge.
  • A detail-oriented manager experienced in ordering stock control and waste management.
  • A problem-solver able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected.
  • A flexible & adaptable attitude ready to work weekends and peak periods but no evenings.

Why Join Colicci

  • Competitive salary - proud to be a Living Wage employer
  • No late nights -most of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer
  • Free food & hot beverages on shift- get to choose a menu item of your choice
  • Paid breaks-for all team members
  • Exciting career growth be part of a thriving growing business
  • Team discounts enjoy 40% off across all our sites
  • A supportive team culture where passion thrives
  • If youre a motivated hospitality professional looking for a new challenge wed love to hear from you.

Please notethat unfortunately thisrole does not qualifyforvisa sponsorship. Applicants must have anexisting right to work in the UKthat does not require sponsorship.


Required Experience:

Manager


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Our first cafe in the Colicci collection to be connected to a museum. We are thrilled to have partnered with the Horniman Museum and Gardens to operate their cafe space alongside the Bandstand kiosk situated in the gardens. The Horniman Museum and Gardens opened in 1901 as a gift to ... View more

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