Aspiring Cafe Manager: Lead Team & Deliver Superb Service

Compass Group PLC; Dartford; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee rewards

Brand exposure

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Assistant Cafe Manager for a Costa location, overseeing catering and service operations at full time (40 hours per week). You will ensure smooth kitchen and counter service, while delivering exceptional food experiences and brand standards across NHS hospital retail formats.

The role offers progression within a supportive, rewards-focused environment. The position includes shift patterns of 5 out of 7 days, with responsibilities spanning team

Qualifications

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Have experience managing teams
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Responsibilities

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
• Managing the tills and processing payments
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Assisting with paperwork when required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Assistant Cafe Manager for a Costa location, overseeing catering and service operations at full time (40 hours per week). You will ensure smooth kitchen and counter service, while delivering exceptional food experiences and brand standards across NHS hospital retail formats.

The role offers progression within a supportive, rewards-focused environment. The position includes shift patterns of 5 out of 7 days, with responsibilities spanning team