ASDA Café Manager

Compass Group; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Café Manager for their ASDA location in Sheffield. This role requires passion for food service, team leadership, and the ability to manage operations effectively. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' management experience, strong financial and operational skills, and a commitment to delivering memorable customer experiences. Competitive pay and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Great employee rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' management experience in a similar environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop successful teams.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver high standards of food and service.
• Oversee stock management, budgets, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain a positive brand presence in line with company values.
• Drive innovation and identify new service opportunities.
• Support and develop team members.

Skills

Passion for food and service

Management experience

Team leadership

Financial management skills

Communication abilities

Job description

Overview

Café Manager - ASDA, One Retail, Compass Group UK&I

We're recruiting an experienced Café Manager at ASDA Sheffield. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional food and world-class customer service, and can confidently oversee catering and service operations, this could be the role for you.

At the heart of One Retail, our mission is to enhance every customer experience through exceptional service, fresh food offers, and meaningful partnerships. As a Café Manager, you will play a key role in making this mission a reality-ensuring our units and service counters run seamlessly while creating truly memorable experiences for every customer.

In return, you\'ll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and motivating teams to deliver consistently high standards of food and service
• Overseeing day-to-day operations, including stock management, budgets, and performance monitoring
• Working closely with your line manager to track KPIs and deliver against business targets
• Maintaining a strong and positive brand presence in line with Compass Group UK&I values
• Driving innovation by identifying opportunities for new service concepts and customer offers
• Acting as the link between customers and internal teams to ensure expectations are exceeded
• Supporting, developing, and training team members, leading by example at every step
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards across all operations

Ideal candidate

• A true passion for food, service, and delivering memorable customer experiences
• Minimum two years\' management experience in a similar environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop successful teams
• Strong financial and operational management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Ambitious, motivated, and always looking to develop skills and knowledge

As part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1009/91734001/52502377/BU #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!