Cafe Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Café Manager for their Brighton location. The ideal candidate will have previous management experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing exceptional food and customer service. Responsibilities include overseeing catering operations, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with health standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Unrivalled opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a similar role.
• Ability to inspire and train teams effectively.
• Experience in overseeing catering operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-standard food and manage culinary teams.
• Oversee catering operations and monitor budgets.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Financial acumen

Passion for food and customer service

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Job Introduction

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Cafe Manager - Brighton

• 40 hours per week
• £28,710 per annum

We're recruiting an experienced Café 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 a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Café 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.

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 Café 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

About Us

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.

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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!