Cafe Manager

Compass Group; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in King's Lynn is seeking a passionate Cafe Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences and motivate the team. The successful candidate will oversee culinary operations, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with previous management experience. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within a major UK business.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition for outstanding work

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on food quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams.
• Oversee catering operations and budgets.
• Communicate with line manager on KPIs.
• Maintain a positive brand image.
• Lead and train team members.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Team management

Passion for exceptional customer service

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

Sainsbury's Cafe Manager - Kings Lynn

• £31,000 per annum
• 5 out of 7 days
• 40 hours per week

We're recruiting an experienced Cafe Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Cafe Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, helping us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you shine as a major High Street brand's next Cafe Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying to be a Cafe Manager with Compass Group UK&I:

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Managing our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the catering operations, including completing weekly business returns, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Qualifications

• Have previous management experience in a similar role
• Have 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

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!