About Bodega Coffee
Bodega Coffee is part of an independent collection of high-quality cafés focused on great coffee, great teams, and great energy.
Our Howth café is one of the busiest specialty coffee sites in Dublin, serving locals, commuters, and tourists seven days a week. We believe in fast, friendly, high-standard service that delivers exceptional coffee and genuine hospitality every time.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Café Manager to lead Bodega Howth: a fast-paced, high-volume café with a strong existing team and loyal customer base.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a busy environment, builds trust with their team, and maintains calm and structure under pressure. You'll oversee the day-to-day running of the café, manage and motivate a large team, and ensure Bodega continues to operate to the highest standards of quality and speed.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of baristas and supervisors
* Manage daily operations: service flow, scheduling, ordering, and stock control
* Drive sales and manage costs to meet weekly and monthly targets
* Maintain consistent quality across coffee, food, and presentation
* Recruit, train, and onboard new team members
* Ensure compliance with HACCP, Health & Safety, and company standards
* Work closely with senior management on operations and business growth
What We're Looking For
* 4+ years' experience managing a busy café or restaurant (ideally in a specialty coffee or hospitality setting)
* Proven leadership skills — capable of managing 10+ staff and building a positive, performance-driven culture
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Calm and solution-focused, even in peak rushes
* Strong commercial awareness (sales, margins, labour management)
* A passion for great coffee, great food, and great service
Why Join Us
* Competitive salary (€38,000–€45,000 DOE)
* The chance to lead one of North Dublin's busiest independent coffee shops
* Support from a strong senior management and operations team
* Opportunities for career growth across the wider Howth Market group
* A professional, fast-moving environment built on teamwork, energy, and hospitality
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €38,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
Application question(s):
* What was the largest team you managed, and how many daily customers did your venue typically serve?
* When would you be available to start if offered the role?
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1. Our café opens early and public transport to Howth can be limited at those hours. Are you confident you can reliably commute for early morning starts (typically between 6:30–7:00 AM)?
Experience:
* Barista: 3 years (preferred)
* Management: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Drivers Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person