Cafe Manager

Chartwells Independent; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent catering service in the UK is seeking a full-time Cafe Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and customer service. In this role, you will lead a team of six, manage cafe operations, and uphold high standards of food hygiene and safety. The ideal candidate should have proven managerial experience within a catering or hospitality environment and strong financial management skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar managerial role within catering or hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational abilities.
• Comfortable managing budgets and financial monitoring.
• Passion for great-tasting food and top-tier customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food to the highest standards.
• Lead and manage the team for exceptional service.
• Oversee cafe operations and budget monitoring.
• Maintain health and safety standards in service areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Financial management

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Cafe Manager – Asda (Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week)

We’re recruiting an experiencedCafe Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate and inspire a team of six to deliver outstanding results. This is a full-time role,contracted to 40 hours per week, working for amajor High Street brand within Compass Group UK&I.

Shift Details

• Working hours: between7:30 am and 6:30 pm, on a rotating schedule
• Wednesdays: you’ll complete theend-of-week process
• Weekends: you’ll work2 weekends in every 4-week period
• Breakfast service: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
• Lunch and light bites: 11:00 am until close at 6:00 pm

We’re looking for someone with the presence, personality, and professionalism to lead from the front and deliver truly memorable food experiences. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your catering career within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards those who go beyond the plate.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver delicious food to the highest standards
• Lead, motivate, and manage the team to ensure exceptional service every day
• Oversee all aspects of cafe operations, including weekly business returns, budget monitoring, and action planning
• Communicate regularly with your line manager to review performance, KPIs, and targets
• Uphold Compass Group UK&I’s brand values and maintain a positive customer experience
• Support and develop your team through coaching and hands‑on leadership
• Maintain and enforce Health & Safety and food hygiene standards across all service areas

About You

• Proven experience in a similar managerial role within a catering or hospitality environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for great-tasting food and top-tier customer service
• Financially astute and confident managing budgets
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Holds 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/1601/87203001/52769548/R/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!