Cafe Manager in Busy Retail | Lead Team & Service Excellence

Compass Group UK; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and fitness programs

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

ASDA Café Manager in Woking is seeking an experienced leader to run the café operation within a busy retail environment, delivering excellent customer service and smooth day‑to‑day performance.

You will lead the catering and front‑of‑house team, manage budgets, stock and labour, maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, and drive sales while representing the Compass Group UK&I brand.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene and relevant catering qualifications.
• Experience managing teams in café, retail, or catering environments.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop your catering and front‑of‑house team.
• Ensure smooth daily operations across the café.
• Manage budgets, stock and labour to meet targets and KPIs.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance.
• Build a positive customer experience and represent the brand.
• Identify opportunities to improve service and drive sales.
• Support, train, and motivate your team to perform at their best.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Stock management

Food hygiene

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

ASDA Café Manager in Woking is seeking an experienced leader to run the café operation within a busy retail environment, delivering excellent customer service and smooth day‑to‑day performance.

You will lead the catering and front‑of‑house team, manage budgets, stock and labour, maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, and drive sales while representing the Compass Group UK&I brand.