Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Café Manager to lead our welcoming Visitor Centre/Community Hub Café and help drive its continued growth and success. Based within our busy Community Hub, this is an exciting opportunity to combine hospitality leadership with community engagement and visitor experience.
The role will include:
– Leading and developing a team of staff and volunteers
– Delivering outstanding customer service and visitor experiences
– Overseeing day-to-day café operations
– Developing menus and working with local suppliers
– Managing budgets, stock and compliance
– Supporting community activities and events
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has significant hospitality experience
• Has experience managing or supervising a team
• Is passionate about customer service
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Can lead on food safety, compliance and operational standards
📍 Dundonald Castle Visitor Centre
⏰ Part-time hours
📅 Flexibility required, including occasional evenings and weekends
📧 Apply by sending your CV and covering letter to info@dundonaldcastle.org.uk
Closing date is 15/11/2026
Join us and play a key role in one of Ayrshire’s most unique heritage and community destinations!
