Cafe Manager: Lead a Busy Retail Cafe & Team

One Retail Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards program

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Chester is seeking a Café Manager to lead the ASDA café operation. This hands‑on role requires delivering excellent customer service and smooth day‑to‑day operations in a busy retail environment.

You will take full responsibility for the café, guiding your team to meet targets, drive performance and maintain high food safety standards. The role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Passionate about customer service.
• Experience managing teams in a café, retail, or catering environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Able to manage financials, stock, and performance targets.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene and relevant catering qualifications (desirable).

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 management

Organisation

Communication

Food Hygiene knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene and catering qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in Chester is seeking a Café Manager to lead the ASDA café operation. This hands‑on role requires delivering excellent customer service and smooth day‑to‑day operations in a busy retail environment.

You will take full responsibility for the café, guiding your team to meet targets, drive performance and maintain high food safety standards. The role offers competitive pay and benefits.