ASDA Cafe Manager

One Retail Group; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development

Healthcare access

Travel discounts

Shopping discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness programs

Family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a Cafe Manager to lead the catering operation at Asda Straiton. This role requires a proactive leader who can own the busy retail catering environment and deliver excellent service.

You will manage daily operations, drive strong financial controls, and motivate a team in a high-volume setting, ensuring compliance with company and client standards. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Experience leading catering operations.
• Strong financial controls.
• Motivated team leadership with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of the self-service kiosk within the restaurant.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team.
• Perform keyholding duties including opening and closing.
• Handle cash, till reconciliation and sales counting.
• Conduct stock takes and manage stock control.
• Oversee HR duties such as rotas, absence and performance.
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Compass and ASDA standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Cash handling

Stock control

HR duties

Customer service

Job description

Salary: £28800 per annum / Shift pattern: 8am to 6pm

Location: Asda Straiton

Contract: Full-time

Employer: Compass Group UK & Ireland

We’re currently recruiting for a Cafe Manager to lead our catering operation at Asda Straiton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with drive, ambition and a strong customer-first mindset who’s ready to take ownership of a busy retail catering environment.

About The Role

As Cafe Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the catering operation, ensuring excellent service, strong financial controls and a motivated team. You’ll be a visible leader on site, setting the standard and creating a positive experience for both customers and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the daily operation of the self-service kiosk within the restaurant
• Leading, motivating and developing a team
• Keyholding duties, including opening and closing the site
• Cash handling, till reconciliation and sales counting
• Stock control and regular stock takes
• Managing HR-related duties such as rotas, absence and performance
• Delivering excellent customer service at all times
• Ensuring compliance with Compass and ASDA standards

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

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.

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!