Cafe Manager - Asda

One Retail; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,182 - 30,778; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Job summary

A major High Street brand is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager for its Cheltenham location. This full-time position requires exceptional leadership to motivate a team and ensure the highest standards in food service. Responsibilities include overseeing cafe operations and maintaining health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in hospitality, financial oversight capabilities, and a passion for customer service. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role within a catering or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financially astute and confident managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food to the highest standards.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the team.
• Oversee cafe operations and budget monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Budget management

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Cafe Manager – Asda Cheltenham

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.

• £27,980 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 days
• Wednesdays (lates) you’ll complete the end‑of‑week process
• Weekends: you’ll work 2 weekends in every 4‑week period

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.

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!