Assistant Manager - Front Of House

Compass Group UK; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks an Assistant Manager - Front of House to ensure exceptional hospitality services at a prestigious university site. This full-time role involves supporting the Conference & Events Manager, leading a motivated team, and driving high service standards in food delivery.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP access for families

Travel discounts

Grocery savings at major stores

Cinema ticket discounts

Cashback rewards

Free wellness classes

Staff discounts for friends and family

Onsite free car parking

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in hospitality or catering.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality service delivery as the vital link between team and management.
• Lead and motivate front-of-house teams.
• Support the manager with inventory, budgets, and operational planning.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Team Motivation

Job description

Assistant Manager - Front of House (Maternity Cover)
Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days

Are you ready to step into a key leadership role where your passion for hospitality and exceptional service will truly shine? We’re currently looking for an Assistant Manager – Front of House (Maternity Cover) to join our team at Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead our catering and service operations across a prestigious university site, focusing on Conference & Events delivery.

What you'll be doing:

As Assistant Manager, you'll be the right hand to our Conference & Events Manager, ensuring day-to-day operations run seamlessly and service standards remain high. You’ll support and lead a motivated team, driving excellence in every aspect of food and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a vital link between team and management to ensure high-quality service delivery

• Support the manager with inventory, budgets, and operational planning

• Lead and motivate front-of-house teams, maintaining energy and focus

• Manage tills and process payments accurately

• Assist with staff training and development

• Take ownership of key admin and paperwork tasks

• Step in as the main point of contact during the Manager’s absence

• Uphold and represent the Compass Group UK&I brand professionally at all times

Who we're looking for:

• Someone passionate about delivering exceptional customer service

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a similar hospitality or catering role

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A positive, can-do attitude with a drive to develop and lead others

• Experience in managing and motivating teams

• Adaptable and ready to embrace new challenges

We offer more than just a job – we offer a career.

At Compass Group UK&I, we make sure your hard work is rewarded. Here’s a taste of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Contributory pension scheme

• Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes to support your growth

• Digital GP access for you and your immediate family, plus wider healthcare benefits

• Exclusive travel discounts with top brands like TUI, Expedia, and Booking.com

• Grocery savings at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and more

• Up to 44% off cinema tickets

• Cashback rewards on everyday purchases

• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes

• Share your staff discounts with friends and family

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!

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Location

Hinxton, Hinxton, CB101RQ, United Kingdom

Job Reference: com/1807/41077001/52751233/SU