Cafe Manager - Asda

Compass Group UK; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career pathways

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness programs

Family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager in Grangemouth to lead a busy catering operation with a 40-hour week. You will manage culinary teams, deliver exceptional food and customer service, and drive KPIs and budgets with the support of your line manager.

You will train and motivate staff, uphold Health & Safety standards, and represent the brand with pride. A Basic Food Hygiene certificate and strong organisational skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience in a similar cafe/food service setting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for great food and customer service.
• Strong financial awareness and budgeting ability.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Holder of a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to high standards.
• Managing culinary and catering teams to deliver service.
• Overseeing operations including weekly returns, budgets and action plans.
• Communicating with line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining brand image.
• Training and supporting teams to excel in their roles.
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Management experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Fast-paced environment

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

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 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.

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

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

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

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.

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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!