Cafe Volunteer Manager
7 days ago
Job reference
REQ0002273
Date posted
16/10/2025
Application closing date
30/10/2025
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
£30,550 per year
Package
26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increases with service. Excellent pension scheme, staff discount scheme
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Job description
Location: Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh
Working Hours: 35 hours per week; core hours are 9am – 5pm with flexibility evening and some weekend work
Salary: £30,550 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
We are Recruiting a Café Manager to manage the RNIB Community Café in Edinburgh.
As a part of the role, you will lead a small and robust team of volunteers in successfully and profitably managing the operation of the Café.
As Manager you will also oversee group activities in the building and be a source of information and signposting to community members and partners. The Manager/Supervisor will develop useful links with external organisations such as local suppliers, businesses and community groups, adhering to the most recent government guidance. The role will involve external promotion of the café on all different platforms reaching out to a variety of partners and local businesses, this will be an essential part of the role of Café Manager.
Ideally you should hold Level 2 Food Safety Certification (But not essential as training can be given)
The Manager/Supervisor and team will directly provide support to blind, partially sighted people and will ensure that the Café acts as a resource for community members, campaigns teams and fundraising teams.
What We Offer
RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.
How to Apply
If you'd like to apply for this opportunity, please apply online, uploading your CV and supporting statement, telling us how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
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