Cafe Manager - Asda

OneRetail; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading High Street brand is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager in Solihull, UK. The role involves managing catering teams to ensure high standards of food and service, overseeing operations, and driving team performance. Candidates should have previous management experience, exceptional communication and organisational skills, and a passion for great food. The position offers competitive pay and career development opportunities, making it a great place to build your career.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

Great perks

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to high standards.
• Manage catering teams for impeccable service.
• Oversee catering operations, including budgets.
• Communicate regularly on KPIs with your manager.
• Maintain a positive brand image.
• Support and train team members.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Passionate about food

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

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 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:

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

Qualifications

• 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 unrivaled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2811/85976001/52677692/R/SU #One Retail

Equal Opportunity

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!