There is a vacancy for a full time Cafe Manager at Emmaus Café, Rory Gallagher Place, Paul Street, Cork City Centre

Job details

Pay

Job type

• Full-time

Shift and schedule

• Weekend availability

• Holidays

Location

Rory Gallagher Place, Paul Street, Cork City Centre

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A chance to make a positive impact on the community while working in a shared purpose environment.

Full job description

Café Manager

Overview

Cork Cathedral Family of Parishes invites applications for the post of Café Manager in the Parish of SS Peter and Pauls.

Are you passionate about fostering community, hospitality and providing exceptional service? 

Have you a high level of understanding of and commitment to the ethos and values underpinning our community?

Emmaus Café, a welcoming café, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Café Manager to lead our team and create a vibrant atmosphere for our guests.

If you are ready to lead a dedicated team and create a space where conviction and community thrive through coffee and conversation, we want to hear from you!

The person appointed to this post will be aware of the ethos of Ss Peter Paul’s Parish and will respect that ethos in the discharge of their contractual duties.

Job Description

· Oversee daily operations of the cafe.

· Manage and train cafe staff.

· Ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene.

· Maintain a welcoming atmosphere for customers.

· Handle customer inquiries and complaints.

· Manage inventory and order supplies.

· Implement and enforce cafe policies and procedures.

· Monitor staff performance and provide feedback.

· Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

· Coordinate with suppliers and vendors.

· Maintain accurate financial records and reports.

· Schedule staff shifts and manage time and attendance for payroll department.

· Promote a positive work environment.

· Ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

· Address any operational issues promptly.

· Foster strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience in the food and beverage industry, preferably in a café or restaurant setting.

Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with staff and customers alike.

• A deep understanding of and commitment to core values and community service.

• Flexibility to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the café, ensuring a warm and inviting environment for all patrons.

• Manage staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and development to deliver excellent customer service.

• Collaborate with the team to create a menu that reflects our values, emphasizing quality, sustainability, and local sourcing.

• Plan and host community events that engage our guests and promote our mission.

• Monitor inventory, manage budgets, and uphold health and safety standards.

• Foster relationships with local parishes and community organizations to strengthen our outreach.

Health & Safety

Carry out health and safety duties as specified.

Other

Any other duties as assigned

Attending internal meetings and training as agreed

How to Apply:

Please send CV to arrive not later than: 12 noon on Wednesday 19th November, 2025.

To: Moderator, C/o Cathedral Presbytery, Roman Street, Cork.Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Shortlisting may apply. 

Data Protection in submitting this application, I agree to Cork Cathedral Family of Parishes processing and storing information about me, including the sensitive personal data I have provided which will be used for monitoring purposes only. 

Note: SS Peter and Pauls Parish is precluded by law from employing persons not eligible for employment in the Republic of Ireland and hereby gives notice that an application for this post from a person not so eligible will be deemed null and void. 

SS Peter and Pauls Parish is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Culture Night at St Patrick’s Church  

Frank O'Connor is one of Ireland's literary giants of the 20th century. His short stories are world famous. And one of his best-known stories, "My First Confession" is set in St Patrick's Church. 

Last year the pupils of Scoil Oilibhéir Dublin Hill, performed a specially written musical version of My First Confession as part of the school's 40th anniversary celebrations. 

On Friday Sept 19th, the pupils of Scoil Oilibhéir will perform an abridged version of their show especially set in St Patrick’s. There will be two performances. The first will begin at 5.00pm and finish at 6.00pm. The second performance will begin at 7.00pm.

The performance will be preceded by a short talk on Frank O'Conner and his connections with St Patrick’s Church and surrounding area.

Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool

The planned event at the Church of the Annunciation in Blackpool has had to be deferred due to unforeseen circumstances. We will update you re a future date. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

There is a lot of action around the Cathedral Family of Parishes at the moment. 

We were delighted to host Tuath Housing at the North Cathedral Visitor Centre recently for the allocation of thirty seven new homes in Cork City.

If you visit the Cathedral you will notice new wheel stops in the Cathedral Car Park.

In the South Parish there are new tarmac works taking place. 

Down at St Patricks, you will notice the scaffolding in front of the church houses. External repair work is being carried out on these properties. 

The columns in Ss Peter and Paul's are being repaired at present. 

We thank everyone who made this necessary work possible. 

 

Thousands of people walked through the streets of Cork City on Sunday participating in the Eucharistic Procession - a tradition in the city that dates back to the 1920’s.

The Procession was led by the Butter Exchange Band. Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross, carried the Blessed Sacramemt from the Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne for Benediction at the National Monument on Grand Parade on a specially constructed platform.

Individuals and groups from across the city and county were part of the celebration including First Holy Communion children, Catholic Girl Guides, The Guides and Scouts of Europe, Youth 2000, Parish Eucharistic groups throughout the Diocese and the Indian Syro-Malabar, Syro-Malankara, Brazilian, African, Polish, Croatian, Ukrainian, and Brazilian communities.

This year marks 99 years since the first Corpus Christi Procession in the Cork city streets on June 6th, 1926. The idea of taking the Procession through the streets of Cork emerged in the years after the War of Independence and the Civil War in a bid to heal division.

Speaking at the 2025 Eucharistic Procession, Bishop Fintan Gavin said; “What a blessing it is to gather here at the heart of our city in faith, in prayer, and in hope - in the presence of one another. This Procession was born from a longing for unity after division, for peace after civil conflict. It was a public act of faith. As we stand here on the threshold of the 100th year, let us be the generation that not only keeps the tradition, but rekindles the fire of faith in our time. The procession we’ve just made through the streets is a living testimony to something the world needs to know more than ever: That God has not abandoned us. That in the Eucharist—we are not alone.”

“We are most grateful for such a huge turnout. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has worked in the background to make today what it was. We will be busy preparing now for the centenary next year.  We are also very thankful for the gorgeous weather!”.