Cafe Manager - Costa

OneRetail; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

OneRetail is seeking a dedicated Cafe Manager to oversee operations in a major High Street brand. You will be responsible for ensuring impeccable service, managing operational efficiency, and supporting team development. Join a company committed to employee growth and diversity in a vibrant workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Celebration of diverse talents and backgrounds

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of management experience in a similar sector.
• Experience managing teams in a comparable role.
• Ambitious and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams to ensure high food and customer service quality.
• Oversee in-unit operations, managing inventories and monitoring budgets.
• Implement health & safety standards for compliance across catering teams.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Communication

Organisational Skills

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Cafe Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Cafe Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Could you bring your spark to Costa? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit operations, including managing inventories, 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
• Identifying opportunities for new service concepts to drive sales
• Liaising between customers and our internal teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• 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:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of management experience within a similiar sector or industry
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

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/1906/74646001/52745717/WJ #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!