Cafe Manager — Lead Food & Service Excellence

Compass Group UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager to lead a busy catering operation in Gloucester. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional food and customer service, while confidently motivating the team to perform at their best on a 40-hour week.

As Cafe Manager, you will oversee daily operations, monitor KPIs and budgets, and represent the brand with pride. A passion for great food, strong people leadership, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a catering team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for great-tasting food and customer service.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Lead culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable service.
• Oversee operations, budgets and weekly returns.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to your line manager.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and uphold the brand.
• Train and motivate teams to excel.
• Ensure health and safety standards across all teams.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager to lead a busy catering operation in Gloucester. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional food and customer service, while confidently motivating the team to perform at their best on a 40-hour week.

As Cafe Manager, you will oversee daily operations, monitor KPIs and budgets, and represent the brand with pride. A passion for great food, strong people leadership, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate are essential.