Costa Assistant Manager

One Retail

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Job summary

A leading retail company located in Cambridge is seeking a Costa Assistant Manager to support daily operations, manage a team, and ensure outstanding customer service. Candidates should have prior supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a café, retail, or catering environment.
Reliable, well-presented, and able to work under pressure.
Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

Support the Manager in the daily running of the Costa store.
Lead, motivate, and inspire the team to deliver exceptional customer service.
Assist with staff rotas, stock management, and ordering supplies.
Ensure the café is clean, well-presented, and compliant with health standards.
Help manage cashing-up, record keeping, and administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Customer service focus

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Job description

Costa Assistant Manager role at One Retail

£30,000 per annum

5 out of 7 days

Main Responsibilities

Support the Manager in the daily running of the Costa store
Lead, motivate, and inspire the team to deliver exceptional customer service
Assist with staff rotas, stock management, and ordering supplies
Ensure the café is clean, well‑presented, and compliant with all health and safety standards
Help manage cashing‑up, record keeping, and other administrative tasks
Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere within the team
Step up and take responsibility in the Manager’s absence

About You

Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a café, retail, or catering environment
Strong communication and leadership skills
Excellent customer service focus with a proactive attitude
Reliable, well‑presented, and able to work under pressure
A team player with the ability to use your own initiative
Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety

Benefits

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

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!

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