Café Manager- Arboretum Urban GreenAre you passionate about creating and delivering exceptional customer experience?Do you thrive on motivating and inspiring a dedicated team in a vibrant, fast-paced setting?At Arboretum Urban Green, we know that skills are learned, nurtured, and celebrated. As an award-winning, forward-thinking, and sustainability-driven family business, we've built a reputation for creating inspirational destinations that connect people with nature, creativity, and each other.Our vision is to offer customers a haven of escape — where garden, home, and food come together in a truly fulfilling retail experience. Guided by our values of Communication, Commitment, Customer Service, Reputation, and Leadership, we've cultivated a workplace where excellence, teamwork, and care for both people and the planet go hand in hand.We are currently recruiting for a Café Manager in our Arboretum Urban Green Store in Dublin City Centre.This is your chance to make your mark in a thriving, family-run business, driving excellence in every customer interaction and leading a team that shares your commitment to quality.This is a day-time position, where the successful candidate will work across weekdays and weekends.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and Inspire: Oversee Café operations, ensuring a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere for customers while motivating and developing the team to deliver outstanding service.Customer Experience: Cultivate a customer-focused culture, ensuring exceptional service, high-quality food presentation, and prompt problem resolution.Operational Excellence: Maintain a well-organised, clean, and efficient café environment, ensuring smooth daily operations, from opening to closing procedures.Sales & POS Management: Efficiently manage the point-of-sale system, monitor transactions, and ensure cash-handling accuracy.Stock & Display Management: Supervise stock levels, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure appealing and organised food displays.Compliance & Safety: Enforce food safety and hygiene regulations, implement best practices, and promote a safe working environment for staff and customers.Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and develop staff, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.RequirementsManagerial or supervisory experience in a café, restaurant, or hospitality environment.Strong leadership and team management skills with a passion for mentoring and developing staff.Excellent customer service and communication abilities, with confidence in engaging customers.Food Safety Training and awarenessStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced setting.Why work with us?A friendly, supportive working environmentOpportunities for learning and developmentStaff discounts across Arboretum retail and caféDaytime Working HoursEmployee Referral SchemeRecognition:Recognition and rewardsStaff Awards NightStaff Team building eventsLength of service rewardsCareer Progression.Be part of a great team:We are a vibrant energetic teamWe have won multiple awards across retail and hospitality sectors.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAbility to commute/relocate:Rotunda, Dublin 1, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Experience:Cafe Management : 2 years (preferred)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Location:Rotunda, Dublin 1, CO. Dublin (preferred)Work Location: In person