Cafe Manager - Langley Mill

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Amber Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK seeks an experienced Cafe Manager to oversee culinary operations and ensure exceptional customer service. This full-time role requires a passion for food, strong management skills, and a background in a similar position. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing top-notch food experiences and enjoy competitive pay and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service.
• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Managing culinary and catering teams for excellent service.
• Overseeing catering operations and monitoring budgets.
• Communicating with line manager on KPIs and targets.
• Maintaining a positive brand image.
• Training teams to excel in their roles.
• Reviewing Health & Safety standards for compliance.

Skills

Exceptional food knowledge

Customer service

Management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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: Here’s an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

Shift Pattern

• Mon:
• Tues:
• Weds:
• Thurs:
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Nights)
• Sun:

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.
• 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/1710/76637001/52768909/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!