Cafe Manager: Lead Food & Guest Experience

Compass Group UK; Irvine; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness & mindfulness

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an experienced ASDA Cafe Manager in Irvine for a full-time role (40 hours per week). You will lead a team, deliver outstanding food and service, and drive performance across all cafe operations.

Join us to grow your catering career with a company that invests in people, recognises achievement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities across 6,000 venues nationwide.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Managing culinary and catering teams to deliver impeccable food and service.
• Overseeing catering operations, including weekly business returns, budgets, and action plans.
• Communicating regularly with line management to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Training and supporting teams, leading from the front to ensure excellence.
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards across teams.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Food Hygiene certificate

Team leadership

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an experienced ASDA Cafe Manager in Irvine for a full-time role (40 hours per week). You will lead a team, deliver outstanding food and service, and drive performance across all cafe operations.

Join us to grow your catering career with a company that invests in people, recognises achievement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities across 6,000 venues nationwide.