Assistant Café Manager: Lead Service & Team

Chartwells Independent; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP & wider healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness programs

Friends and family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Assistant Cafe Manager for Costa in the UK. You will oversee cafe operations, ensuring exceptional food and customer service while managing 40 hours per week.

You will lead a team, handle inventories, budgets and payments, train staff, and uphold the brand image. A proactive, customer-focused candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar management role in food service.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage inventories and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the team and manager to continually exceed expectations.
• Motivate the team to stay on task and deliver great service.
• Assist with inventories, budgets and action plans.
• Manage tills and process payments.
• Train and support teams, lead from the front.
• Assist with paperwork when required; represent Compass Group UK&I.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Cash handling

Budget monitoring

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Assistant Cafe Manager for Costa in the UK. You will oversee cafe operations, ensuring exceptional food and customer service while managing 40 hours per week.

You will lead a team, handle inventories, budgets and payments, train staff, and uphold the brand image. A proactive, customer-focused candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment.