Cafe Manager

Gather & Gather UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded catering company is looking for an experienced Cafe Manager in Edinburgh. You will oversee catering operations, manage teams, and ensure exceptional food quality and customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with previous management experience. This role offers greater career development in a supportive environment that celebrates individuality.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role is essential.
• Brilliant communication and organizational skills are required.
• Must be passionate about delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams to ensure exceptional service.
• Oversee catering operations and monitor budgets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Passion for customer service

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Cafe Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world‑class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for Inspire on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Cafe Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day‑to‑day business, helping us 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.

Could you shine as Inspire's next Cafe Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Cafe Manager with Compass Group UK&I:

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Managing our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the catering operations, including completing weekly business returns, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Cafe Manager will:

• Have previous management experience in a similar role
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate

CH&CO, a part of 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!