John Lewis Platter - Cafe Manager

wshgroup· John Lewis (Platter) Reading
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About this role

Company Description

When we founded Benugo 23 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cafe Manager to join the team at Platter Reading at John Lewis

108-113 Broad St, Reading RG1 2BB

We Offer:

Rate: from £32,000 per annum 

Shifts: 5 days out of 7

Contract: Full Time, Fully Flex

About the Cafe Manager role:

  • To supervise, manage and motivate the team

  • To make sure that the operation runs smoothly

  • To ensure the customers experience is always maintained to the highest standard

  • To continuously work towards improving sales and service

  • Supporting and managing the performance of the team through ongoing evaluations, listening, training, and mentoring

  • Ensuring high levels of Food and Health & Safety are always maintained

The ideal candidate will possess good food and beverage knowledge in addition to outstanding customer service, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

  • Free lunch on shift
  • Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
  • Competitive rate
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
  • Company sick leave
  • Company annual leave
  • Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
  • Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

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This John Lewis Platter - Cafe Manager position at wshgroup was posted on Aug 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
John Lewis Platter - Cafe Manager
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