Cafe Manager

Compass Group; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company in Llanelli is seeking a Cafe Manager to oversee cafe operations and lead a team of six. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in catering, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role within a catering or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Financially astute with budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver delicious food to the highest standards.
• Lead and manage the team to ensure exceptional service.
• Oversee cafe operations including budget monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Cafe Manager - Asda (Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week)

We're recruiting an experienced Cafe Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate and inspire a team of six to deliver outstanding results. This is a full‑time role, contracted to 40 hours per week, working for a major High Street brand within Compass Group UK&I.

Shift Details

• Working hours: between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm, on a rotating schedule
• Wednesdays: you'll complete the end-of-week process
• Weekends: you'll work 2 weekends in every 4-week period
• Breakfast service: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
• Lunch and light bites: 11:00 am until close at 6:00 pm

We're looking for someone with the presence, personality, and professionalism to lead from the front and deliver truly memorable food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to grow your catering career within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards those who go beyond the plate.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver delicious food to the highest standards
• Lead, motivate, and manage the team to ensure exceptional service every day
• Oversee all aspects of cafe operations, including weekly business returns, budget monitoring, and action planning
• Communicate regularly with your line manager to review performance, KPIs, and targets
• Uphold Compass Group UK&I's brand values and maintain a positive customer experience
• Support and develop your team through coaching and hands‑on leadership
• Maintain and enforce Health & Safety and food hygiene standards across all service areas

About You

• Proven experience in a similar managerial role within a catering or hospitality environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for great‑tasting food and top‑tier customer service
• Financially astute and confident managing budgets
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment
• Holds 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:

• 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

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.

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!