Café Ascent is building the UK’s most trusted network of independent coffeehouses. Our vision is to preserve the unique spirit and community character of local cafés, while helping them grow through professional management, digital tools, and operational excellence.

By 2028, our goal is to grow to 50–80 premium cafés across England. Together, these cafés will form a network that shares resources while retaining their independent identities—becoming an important part of the UK’s community culture.

Why Join Us?

• Strong Governance & Room to Grow

We will establish a modern board structure with Independent Directors to ensure sound governance and a clear strategy. The company is entering a pivotal expansion stage—your work will directly shape our direction and pace.

• A Distinct Business Model

Unlike traditional chains, we focus on protecting the unique character of community cafés. While preserving their culture and loyal customer base, we scale through centralized supply, shared back office, digital management systems, and high operational standards.

• Clear Career Path

We’re hiring not only an “Operations Manager” but a future leader. Your path is designed as: Operations Manager → Operations Director → COO. If you bring leadership and execution, we’ll provide the platform to rise.

• Compensation & Incentives Above the Norm

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer equity options tied to company growth milestones, so you can share in the value you help create.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day café operations, ensuring service quality, customer experience, and margin improvement.

• Lead new site launches and integration, bringing each site up to network standards quickly.

• Drive the company’s digital and data-driven strategy; explore new markets, products, and business models.

• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Marketing, and other functions to align goals and deliver efficiently.

• Balance efficiency with strong local community relationships—build truly loved “community cafés.”

• Set clear milestones to achieve the 50–80 cafés by 2028 target—and make sure we hit them.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience in coffee or multi-site F&B operations management.

• Strong financial and operational control skills—able to balance cost and growth.

• Proven track record implementing data-driven strategies in cross-functional settings.

• Commercially sharp, results-oriented, and a true team builder.

• Passionate about coffee, community culture, and outstanding customer experience.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base Salary: £48,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience and capability)

• Performance Bonus: Linked to expansion, operational efficiency, and profitability KPIs

• Equity Options: Annual grant with a value equivalent to 50%–100% of base salary, issued as company options and tied to growth milestones (capped at 100% of base salary in value)

More Than Just a Job

At Café Ascent, you will:

• Play a central role in one of the UK’s fastest-growing coffee platforms.

• Work alongside a management team with international backgrounds and strong investor trust.

• Turn your operational expertise into governance impact and industry influence.

• Grow from Operations Manager to COO within a few years, becoming a recognized leader in the sector.

Apply Now

Send your CV and a short cover letter to info@cafeascent.co.uk

We look forward to building the most trusted independent coffeehouse network—together.

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