Assistant Cafe Manager: Lead Service & Culinary Excellence

Chartwells Independent; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts with major"

Discounts on groceries and everyday 쇼

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards program

Wellness, mindfulness and exercise

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Assistant Cafe Manager to oversee all catering and service operations for a major High Street brand, working full-time (40 hours per week). The role focuses on delivering exceptional food experiences and world-class customer service across kitchens and service counters.

As Assistant Cafe Manager, you will lead the team, manage inventories and budgets, and support and train staff while representing Compass Group UK&I.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Passionate about exceptional customer service.
• Experience managing teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated, eager to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivating the team and keeping everyone on task.
• Assisting with inventories, budgets, and action plans.
• Managing tills and processing payments.
• Training teams and leading from the front.
• Assisting with paperwork and representing Compass Group UK&I.

Skills

Team management

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Cash handling

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Assistant Cafe Manager to oversee all catering and service operations for a major High Street brand, working full-time (40 hours per week). The role focuses on delivering exceptional food experiences and world-class customer service across kitchens and service counters.

As Assistant Cafe Manager, you will lead the team, manage inventories and budgets, and support and train staff while representing Compass Group UK&I.