Cafe Manager - Asda

Compass Group UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager to oversee culinary operations and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and exceptional customer service, along with management experience. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career development in a major High Street brand.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Brilliant financial acumen.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Oversee catering operations and monitor budgets.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Maintain a positive brand image and represent the company.
• Support and train teams to excel in their roles.
• Implement Health & Safety standards for compliance.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Passion for food

Customer service

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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Job Introduction

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:

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Full-time (Days)

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

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/2210/87776001/52770551/BU #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!