Cafe Manager - Asda

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts (up to 44%)

Cash rewards

Wellness and fitness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Cafe Manager for Asda Doncaster. This full-time role (40 hours per week) leads a team of six to deliver outstanding food and service within a major High Street brand.

You will manage operations, mentor staff, and drive KPIs while upholding brand standards and health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has proven management experience, strong communication and financial acumen, and a passion for great tasting food and customer service.

Qualifications

• Management experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Financial acumen

Fast-paced environment

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Cafe Manager - Asda Doncaster (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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Candidate

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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!