Cafe Manager

Compass Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Carlisle is seeking a Cafe Manager to lead a new team and create memorable customer experiences. This role requires a passion for hospitality, exceptional leadership skills, and experience in food environments. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality service, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career development in a new café concept.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a café or food-launch environment.
• Strong passion for hospitality and food excellence.

Responsibilities

• Curate an outstanding customer journey.
• Champion the craft of food and drink for quality and consistency.
• Inspire and develop the team for exceptional service.
• Oversee daily operations, compliance, and financial performance.
• Ensure the highest standards of health and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-first mindset

Organisational skills

Job description

Cafe Manager

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Location: Carlisle

Simple Moments, Made Special

We're introducing a fresh café concept designed to elevate everyday moments. Set within one of the UK's leading premium supermarkets, this is a destination where exceptional food and warm hospitality come together. It's a place where quality ingredients, crafted with care, meet a welcoming atmosphere creating an experience that feels a step above the ordinary.

About the Role

As Cafe Manager, you will be the driving force behind this elevated concept. You will lead a brand‑new team, ensuring every detail—from the aroma of freshly brewed coffee to the presentation of our dishes—delivers on our promise: simple moments, made special.

What You’ll Do

• Curate an outstanding customer journey, making every visit memorable.
• Champion the craft of food and drink, ensuring quality and consistency in every plate and cup.
• Inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional service with genuine warmth.
• Oversee daily operations, compliance, and financial performance with precision.
• Bring creativity and energy to a brand that’s redefining the in‑store café experience.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and food hygiene, ensuring full compliance with all legal and company requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• A leader with a passion for hospitality and food excellence.
• Experience managing a café or food‑launched environment.
• Strong organisational skills and a customer‑first mindset.
• Ability to create a culture that values quality, care, and connection.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to be part of a brand‑new concept—where innovation meets tradition, and where you can make a real impact. We offer competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and the excitement of shaping something truly special.