Cafe Manager - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Ripplevale Upper School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-6047-346S
• Posted:03/08/2026
• Pay:£37,085.00 per annum on full time basis
• Start Date:1st September 2026 (negotiable)
• App Close Date:18/08/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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An Exciting Opportunity to Make a Difference!

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Cafe Manager with a passion for great food, exceptional customer service, and developing people? 

At Rivas Cafe, we're looking for a dynamic Cafe Manager to lead our busy café, inspire our team, and support students in developing the confidence and skills they need for future employment.

As Cafe Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the café, ensuring a welcoming environment, outstanding customer service, and the smooth delivery of food service, sales, and production. You'll play a key role in managing the business while creating meaningful learning opportunities for students working within the café. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience managing a café, restaurant, or hospitality venue.
• A passion about delivering exceptional customer service.
• Enjoyment in coaching and supporting others to succeed.
• A strong financial and business management skills.
• A commitment to being organised, proactive, and ablility to lead by example.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with SEN.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.

Information about the school

Ripplevale School is an independent day SEN school for pupils aged from 6 to 18 years old who have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) with a diagnosis of ASD, often with associated conditions.

Ripplevale School is situated over two sites. Ripplevale Lower School is situated in Broadstairs, teaching a Primary provision and Ripplevale Upper School is based in the village of Ripple near Deal, for our Secondary and Post 16 provision.

We have a committed and dedicated team which includes teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff. All play a significant role in the education and development of each pupil and work to create a warm, informal, friendly atmosphere in which the pupils feel secure, safe and confident.

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Job Contact Information

• Name:Jane Norris
• Address:Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG
• Telephone: 01304 373866
• Email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Person Specification
• Letter to Candidates
• Job Description