Café Manager: Lead Food & Service Excellence

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager to oversee cafe operations and deliver exceptional food experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, alongside a genuine passion for great-tasting food and customer service. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment. Applicants should have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and proven experience in a managerial role in hospitality or catering.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar managerial role within a catering or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for great-tasting food and customer service.
• Financially astute and confident managing budgets.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver delicious food to the highest standards.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the team to ensure exceptional service.
• Oversee all aspects of cafe operations, including budget monitoring.
• Maintain and enforce Health & Safety and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Financial management

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

A leading catering company in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager to oversee cafe operations and deliver exceptional food experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, alongside a genuine passion for great-tasting food and customer service. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment. Applicants should have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and proven experience in a managerial role in hospitality or catering.