Cafe Manager

Compass Group UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager to lead a busy catering operation in Gloucester. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional food and customer service, while confidently motivating the team to perform at their best on a 40-hour week.

As Cafe Manager, you will oversee daily operations, monitor KPIs and budgets, and represent the brand with pride. A passion for great food, strong people leadership, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a catering team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for great-tasting food and customer service.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Lead culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable service.
• Oversee operations, budgets and weekly returns.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to your line manager.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and uphold the brand.
• Train and motivate teams to excel.
• Ensure health and safety standards across all teams.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Fast-paced environment

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 on a fulltime 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.

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

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Subsidised gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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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!