Why the Café sector?

The UK's coffee culture dates back to the 1600s, with the first coffee houses serving as bustling hubs for merchants. These venues were lively spots for drinking coffee, making deals, sharing stories, playing games, and enjoying music.
 

In the 1950s and 1960s, London’s Soho area saw a surge in coffee shops, making it a hotspot for coffee innovation in Europe. Specialty coffee shops have since spread across the UK, driven by growing consumer demand.

The café industry is vibrant, diverse, and fun, valuing creativity and innovation from all team members, from Baristas to Senior Leaders. Activities such as campaigns, latte art competitions, charity events, and awards nights are common. Above all, cafés focus on delivering excellent service, welcoming guests with smiles, great coffee, and delicious freshly made bites. This passion ensures a delightful experience for all customers.

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In hospitality, career opportunities range from entry-level positions to Head of, Director or C-suite roles like CEO and COO. 
 

You can start by working behind a bar or serving food and progress to owning your own business, working in a head office, or even becoming the CEO or Director of a café company.
 

Job opportunities in Cafés include:
 

Retail Hospitality (Stores)

• General Managers

• Assistant Managers

• Team Leaders (Barista Maestros)

• Baristas
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Head Office Roles:

• Operations: Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Director

• HR & People: HR Business Partner, Head of People, Head of Talent, Recruitment Manager, HR Director, Talent Director

• Marketing & Communications: Marketing Manager, Social Media & Content Manager, Head of Marketing, Marketing Director

• Finance & Procurement: Finance Manager, Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement, Finance Director, Procurement Director

• Learning & Development: Training Manager, L&D Manager, Head of Learning & Development