In May 2025, we proudly opened our own café: Madeleine. Named after the iconic French sponge cake so dear to Marcel Proust, Madeleine is fully managed by Alliance Française and sources its products exclusively from trusted partner companies.
Initially offering a sweet menu with coffee and French pastries, the café is now expanding into savoury options, including toasted sandwiches, soups and more to come .
The Purpose:
* Oversee and manage the daily operations of Madeleine
* Supervise a team of baristas and kitchen assistants
* Ensure outstanding customer service and compliance with health and safety standards
* Manage inventory, ordering, and supplier relations
* Track and analyse financial performance to enhance profitability and customer engagement
Reporting:
The Café Manager will report directly to the HR & Operations Manager.
Key Areas of responsibility:
* Manage day-to-day operations of
Madeleine,
including some basic food preparation
* Develop and expand the food and beverage offer, and liaise with the other departments (communication and culture, finance, operations) to coorganise events
* Foster a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere and build customer loyalty
* Ensure all cafe areas including the kitchen are clean, tidy and welcoming
* Recruit, onboard, and train new staff in food and beverage preparation and equipment use
* Support the team in resolving customer issues promptly and professionally
* Coordinate with vendors and order supplies, as needed (like takeaway cups, coffee, milk, food…)
* Maintain updated records of daily, weekly and monthly revenues and expenses
Skills:
* Work experience as a Café Manager
* Hands-on experience with professional kitchen equipment
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
* Customer service attitude
* High school diploma
* Additional certification (e.g. in Business Administration or Hospitality) is a plus
* French is required
Compensation and Benefits:
* Salary Scale: 26 K€ (for 28 hours/week)
* Place of Work: 1 Kildare street, Dublin 2
* Usual hours of work: from Monday to Saturday:
* Monday: 11h – 17h, including 30 minutes
* Tuesday to Friday: 10h30 – 15h
* Saturday : 9h30 – 17h