Assistant Cafe Manager - Costa

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company is looking for an Assistant Costa Coffee Manager at Rotherham General Hospital. The role involves supporting daily operations, leading a motivated team, and ensuring high standards of service. Candidates should have supervisory experience in a café or retail setting, strong communication skills, and a commitment to hygiene. Competitive salary and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Supportive working environment

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a café, retail, or catering environment.
• Reliable, well-presented, and able to work under pressure.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in the daily running of the Costa store.
• Lead, motivate, and inspire the team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Assist with staff rotas, stock management, and ordering supplies.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Excellent customer service focus

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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Job Introduction

Assistant Costa Coffee Manager - £20,084 per annum

Location and Hours

Location: Rotherham General Hospital
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Brand: Costa Coffee

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Assistant Costa Coffee Manager to join our team at Rotherham General Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to support the day-to-day operations of a busy Costa outlet within a healthcare environment, ensuring the highest standards of service and quality.

Working alongside the Store Manager, you'll help lead a motivated team, maintain operational excellence, and deliver outstanding experiences for our customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in the daily running of the Costa store
• Lead, motivate, and inspire the team to deliver exceptional customer service
• Assist with staff rotas, stock management, and ordering supplies
• Ensure the café is clean, well-presented, and compliant with all health and safety standards
• Help manage cashing-up, record keeping, and other administrative tasks
• Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere within the team
• Step up and take responsibility in the Manager's absence

About You

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a café, retail, or catering environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent customer service focus with a proactive attitude
• Reliable, well-presented, and able to work under pressure
• A team player with the ability to use your own initiative
• Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety

What We Offer

• Salary: £20,084 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week, full time
• Opportunities for training, career development, and progression
• A supportive, inclusive working environment within a respected healthcare setting

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.

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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!