Cafe Manager - Asda

Compass Group; Barking; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in the UK seeks a Cafe Manager in Barking. This full-time role involves overseeing culinary operations, ensuring impeccable food and customer service standards, and managing teams effectively. Ideal candidates will have management experience, be passionate about food, possess strong communication and financial skills, and hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career development within a major UK business.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition for exceeding expectations

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for great-tasting food and customer service.
• Demonstrated financial acumen.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Must hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Oversee catering operations, monitor budgets, and implement plans.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Represent Compass Group and maintain a positive brand image.
• Support and train teams, leading by example.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Management experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Passionate about food

Exceptional customer service

Financial acumen

Comfortable in fast-paced environment

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Asda Cafe Manager - Barking

• £28000 per annum
• 9am to 5pm, Working 5 out of 7 days
• 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 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 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.

Could you shine as a major High Street brand's next Cafe Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Cafe Manager with Compass Group UK&I:

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

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.

Job Reference: com/2912/90391001/52782777/SU #One Retail

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!