Cafe Manager: Lead World-Class Food & Service

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts with major

Tesco/Sainsbury's/Morrisons discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for purchases

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a Cafe Manager to lead our catering team across multiple shifts in a fast-paced environment. You will drive excellence in food quality and customer service while managing budgets, KPIs, and weekly returns. This role offers clear career progression within a market-leading hospitality company.

The successful candidate will have management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for great food. Basic Food Hygiene certification is required.

Qualifications

• Management experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for great food and customer service.
• Strong financial acumen and budget awareness.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Holder of a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to the highest standards.
• Lead culinary and catering teams to maintain service levels.
• Oversee operations, weekly returns, and budgets.
• Monitor KPIs and targets with your line manager.
• Represent Compass Group UK and uphold brand image.
• Train and develop teams and lead from the front.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking a Cafe Manager to lead our catering team across multiple shifts in a fast-paced environment. You will drive excellence in food quality and customer service while managing budgets, KPIs, and weekly returns. This role offers clear career progression within a market-leading hospitality company.

The successful candidate will have management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for great food. Basic Food Hygiene certification is required.