Assistant Manager - Food Service & Team Lead

Retail Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development

Healthcare access

Travel discounts

Supermarket discounts

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Friends & family deals

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a hands-on Co-op Assistant Manager to oversee all catering and service operations for a major High Street brand, on a full-time 40-hour week. You will ensure kitchens and service counters run smoothly, deliver exceptional food experiences, and support the team to consistently exceed expectations.

You'll lead by example, manage inventory and budgeting alongside the manager, and represent Compass Group UK&I with a positive brand image while providing training and

Qualifications

• Demonstrates passion for exceptional customer service.
• Has previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience leading teams and managing people.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Proactive and motivated with a desire to upskill continuously.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between team and manager to continually exceed expectations.
• Motivate the team and keep everyone on task.
• Assist with inventories, budgets and action plans.
• Manage tills and process payments.
• Support and train teams, leading from the front to enable excellence.
• Assist with paperwork when required.

Skills

Customer service

Experience in role

Team management

Communication skills

Ambitious & upskilling

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a hands-on Co-op Assistant Manager to oversee all catering and service operations for a major High Street brand, on a full-time 40-hour week. You will ensure kitchens and service counters run smoothly, deliver exceptional food experiences, and support the team to consistently exceed expectations.

You'll lead by example, manage inventory and budgeting alongside the manager, and represent Compass Group UK&I with a positive brand image while providing training and