Assistant Manager - M&S

Compass Group PLC; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning & development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an experienced Assistant Retail Manager for a major High Street brand in the UK, on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). You will oversee kitchen and service operations to deliver exceptional food experiences and world-class customer service, while supporting and developing your team.

Join a company that invests in its people, rewards initiative, and offers clear progression, training, and development opportunities in a multi-venue environment.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service.
• Have previous experience in a similar role.
• Have experience managing teams.
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations.
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task.
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans.
• Managing the tills and processing payments.
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role.
• Assisting with paperwork when required.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Assistant Retail Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world‑class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As an Assistant Retail Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Could you shine as M&S's next Assistant Retail Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include:

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
• Managing the tills and processing payments
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Assisting with paperwork when required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
  Be passionate about exceptional customer service
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Have experience managing teams
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
  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.

Job Reference: com/2810/91372001/52834969/BU #One Retail 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!