Cafe Manager

Gather & Gather UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager to oversee culinary operations and lead the team in delivering exceptional food and customer service. The ideal candidate will have prior management experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a passion for great-tasting food. This full-time role offers opportunities for career progression and includes a comprehensive training program.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role is required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service is a must.
• Demonstrate financial acumen to manage budgets effectively.
• Proficiency in a fast-paced environment is important.
• A Basic Food Hygiene certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Oversee catering operations and monitor budgets.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Maintain a positive brand image for Compass Group UK&I.
• Support and train team members for their roles.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Management experience in a similar role

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Passionate about customer service

Financial acumen

Comfortable 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.

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:

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Ideal candidate

• 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

Job Reference: com/1410/43580001/52753317/R/BU #Gather and Gather

CHCO, 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!