Coffee Bar Manager

Restaurant Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Coffee Bar Manager to oversee daily operations across three coffee outlets. The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and contribute creatively to menu development. Responsibilities include managing a team of baristas, ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness, and collaborating on catering strategy. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Subsidised meals

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Experience managing café operations and leading teams.
• Strong eye for detail and customer service excellence.
• Creative input into menu development is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of three coffee outlets.
• Recruit, train, and supervise coffee shop staff.
• Maintain high standards of service and cleanliness.
• Lead HACCP standards for the coffee bars.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service excellence

Attention to detail

Menu development

Operational excellence

Job description

Coffee Bar Manager

We’re on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Coffee Bar Manager to take the reins across three dynamic café spaces within our business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrates operational excellence, and has a creative flair—particularly when it comes to developing standout seasonal drink menus and elevating the customer experience.

You’ll directly manage a Barista team of 6, ensuring consistent high standards, efficient service, and a positive team culture across all locations. You will also oversee all the tea points across the building.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of three coffee outlets
• Recruit, train, and supervise coffee shop staff
• Maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, and compliance across all sites
• Lead HACCP for the coffee bars outlets
• Collaborate with the barista teams to craft creative, seasonal drink menus
• Monitor quality, customer feedback, and drive continuous improvement
• Manage stock control, orders, and minimise waste
• Develop team schedules and support ongoing training initiatives
• Oversee the different tea points across the building
• Work alongside senior leadership on catering strategy and sustainability goals

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a confident and collaborative leader with experience managing café operations. A strong eye for detail, customer service excellence, and creative input into menu development are key. Experience in sustainability and a passion for innovation in food and drink service are a big plus.

Benefits

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Subsidised meals
• Subsidised gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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!