Cafe Manager

📍 Oxford | Full-time I Permanent I £30,000-£35,000 per year + benefits

We’re opening in Oxford in Spring 2026 and are looking for an experienced Cafe Manager to join our team. If you’re organised, confident, and passionate about great food and coffee, this role is perfect for you. You’ll be the face of Aromi in Oxford, ensuring all of our guests receive a taste of Sicily!

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To manage all aspects of the running of the café: preparing the weekly rota, opening and closing the shop, operating the till, maintaining stock levels, dealing with complaints, being responsible for cashing up and banking, completing all relevant procedures

  • To provide direct line management support, training and supervision to staff members − To recruit staff members, making sure the right number of people is available according to business needs

  • To provide induction training to new starters and to develop a motivated and high performing team

  • To ensure a high level of health and safety, cleanliness and food hygiene and to ensure that safe working practices are followed

  • To make sure that food and drinks are prepared and served consistently to the highest quality possible, according to Aromi’s standards, and to make sure customers are satisfied

  • To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems

  • To lead by example, creating a nice working environment where all staff members are empowered to give feedback and to challenge the status quo

Requirements:

  • Confident and outgoing, a team player and a role model

  • Highly organised, calm under pressure and with attention to details

  • Passionate about great food and coffee with a can-do attitude

  • Experience managing teams within a QSR setting

Benefits:

  • Company pension scheme

  • Staff discounts across all Aromi locations

  • Tips fairly shared to reward your hard work and dedication

  • Employee referral scheme

What We Offer:

  • A supportive, family-style team environment

  • Flexible working and a focus on work-life balance

  • Training and development opportunities

  • The chance to be part of a growing independent business with Sicilian soul

  • Fun team parties and events

How to apply:
Sound like your cup of coffee? Send us your CV and a short cover note telling us why Aromi is the right fit for you: jobs@aromi.co.uk

Apply Now

Assistant Manager

📍 Oxford | Full-time I Permanent I £28,000 - £30,000 a year + benefits

We’re opening in Oxford in Spring 2026 and are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our team. If you’re organised, confident, and passionate about great food and coffee, this role is perfect for you. You’ll support the Cafe Manager by leading the team, managing daily operations, and ensuring our high standards are always met — all while helping to create a positive and motivated work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To manage all aspects of the running of the café: preparing the weekly rota, opening and closing the shop, operating the till, maintaining stock levels, dealing with complaints, being responsible for cashing up and banking, completing all relevant procedures

  • To provide direct line management support, training and supervision to staff members − To recruit staff members, making sure the right number of people is available according to business needs

  • To provide induction training to new starters and to develop a motivated and high performing team

  • To report any problems to the Café Manager or to one of the directors

  • To ensure a high level of health and safety, cleanliness and food hygiene and to ensure that safe working practices are followed

  • To make sure that food and drinks are prepared and served consistently to the highest quality possible, according to Aromi’s standards, and to make sure customers are satisfied

  • To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems

  • To lead by example, creating a nice working environment where all staff members are empowered to give feedback and to challenge the status quo

Requirements:

  • Confident and outgoing, a team player and a role model

  • Highly organised, calm under pressure and with attention to details

  • Passionate about great food and coffee with a can-do attitude

  • Experience managing teams within a hospitality setting

Benefits:

  • Company pension scheme

  • Staff discounts across all Aromi locations

  • Tips fairly shared to reward your hard work and dedication

  • Employee referral scheme

What We Offer:

  • A supportive, family-style team environment

  • Flexible working and a focus on work-life balance

  • Training and development opportunities

  • The chance to be part of a growing independent business with Sicilian soul

  • Fun team parties and events

How to apply:
Sound like your cup of coffee? Send us your CV and a short cover note telling us why Aromi is the right fit for you: jobs@aromi.co.uk

Apply Now
We’re a supportive team that cheers each other on, loves fresh ideas, thrives on teamwork, and celebrates the unique contribution each person brings.
— Nav,  Assistant Manager