Cafe Manager

One Retail; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking experienced Café Managers in Lowestoft and surrounding areas. As a Café Manager, you will lead teams, oversee daily operations, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This full-time role offers opportunities for career progression and values employees' development. Ideal candidates will have management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for food and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ management experience in a similar environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop successful teams.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating teams to deliver consistently high standards.
• Overseeing day-to-day operations, including stock management.
• Driving innovation by identifying new service concepts.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Financial management

Excellent communication

Operational management

Job description

We’re recruiting experienced Café Managers across multiple locations, offering exciting opportunities to join our teams in different areas. Full-time contracts are available at 40 hours per week.

At the heart of One Retail, our mission is to enhance every customer experience through exceptional service, fresh food offers, and meaningful partnerships. As a Café Manager, you will play a key role in making this mission a reality—ensuring our units and service counters run seamlessly while creating truly memorable experiences for every customer.

In return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and motivating teams to deliver consistently high standards of food and service
• Overseeing day-to-day operations, including stock management, budgets, and performance monitoring
• Working closely with your line manager to track KPIs and deliver against business targets
• Maintaining a strong and positive brand presence in line with Compass Group UK&I values
• Driving innovation by identifying opportunities for new service concepts and customer offers
• Acting as the link between customers and internal teams to ensure expectations are exceeded
• Supporting, developing, and training team members, leading by example at every step
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards across all operations
• A true passion for food, service, and delivering memorable customer experiences
• Minimum two years’ management experience in a similar environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop successful teams
• Strong financial and operational management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Ambitious, motivated, and always looking to develop skills and knowledge

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Retail and Food and Beverage Services

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