Cafe Manager - Asda

OneRetail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major High Street brand is seeking a Café Manager passionate about food and exceptional service to lead a team in Barking. With competitive pay and opportunities for career progression, this full-time role requires management experience and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. You'll be responsible for food quality, team training, and maintaining brand standards within a vibrant café environment. Join a company that values individuality and diversity while delivering remarkable food experiences.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Oversee catering operations including budgets and action plans.
• Train and support teams, ensuring an excellent service.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Passion for great-tasting food

Customer service

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Asda Café Manager - Barking

£28,000 per annum

9am to 5pm, Working 5 out of 7 days – 40 hours per week

We're recruiting an experienced Café 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 Café 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 Café Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Café 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 Café 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!