Cafe Manager - Asda

OneRetail; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major catering company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Cafe Manager passionate about exceptional food and customer service. In this role, you will manage culinary teams and ensure high standards while overseeing catering operations. Ideal candidates will have prior management experience and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. Join this dynamic company for competitive pay and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about exceptional food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams for service excellence.
• Oversee catering operations and monitor budgets.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Passion for customer service

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:

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.

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

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/1310/74951001/52767970/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!