How much should I pay my new cafe manager (UK only)?

Question

I am opening a small cafe/ice cream parlour and have someone interested in the managers job who has a lot of experience. What would a good hourly rate be to get good work out of my manager? Don't want to pay too low as they might not perform to what I expect. Minimum wage is £6.08 per hour. How much more should I pay. Its a new start up cafe so not sure how busy it will be. Should I offer a percentage of the monthly profits (e.g. 5% bonus based on monthly profits) or something like that?

Answer 1

How many staff and what amount of hours ? also location will have a bearing on wage scales

Managers don't work with hourly rates, they work with a salary

They need a wage and then maybe a bonus based on sales and performance- your decision

Remember you will get what you pay for,so offer him a poor wage and you'll get a poor performer

Look on the Internet for similar wage scales, but offering any less than £16K

would be an insult in my opinion

Answer 2

Cafe Manager Salary

Answer 3

Nothing, you cannot afford one when you start up. You should be there yourself 24/7 until it is up and running. We had a large scale catering business in Cornwall, and one of us was always there. When we did have time off ,one of our older staff took charge, but we did not pay them any extra. Come back on here at the end of the season, October maybe and see if business is as good as you thought it would be. don't forget if we have a wet summer your ice cream sales will be virtually nil.

As for giving a percentage, you obviously have no idea how a business works. You will not be able to afford to give away part of your earnings. Most new businesses run at a loss for the first 2 years. You need advice from an Accountant.

UK

Cornwall

Answer 4

You must pay at least the minimum wage but what sort of staff would you get for that? I would suggest you pay what is deserved not what you could get away with.



If they are really to be a "manager" - in other words to take charge - I would certainly suggest that a share of takings or profit would be a good motivation.

Answer 5

I agree with Jan - a performance related bonus would also be a good idea and 5% sounds about right - (profit not takings of course!). Would also suggest a short term contract/probationary period just to make sure they're as good as you hope. Good luck with the business!

Answer 6

min wage is good def good