Cafe Manager - Ware

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Ware; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Cafe Manager to oversee culinary and catering teams, ensuring exceptional food experiences and customer service. Candidates must have management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. This is a full-time position based in Ware, UK, with competitive pay and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Oversee catering operations including budgets and action plans.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Represent Compass Group and maintain a positive brand image.
• Support and train teams to excel in their roles.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team motivation

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements / 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

Work Details

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).

About Compass

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!