Costa Manager - Costa

Compass Group UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development programmes

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & mindfulness

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

Costa Manager at Compass Group UK in Milton Keynes manages daily operations in a high-volume coffee retail environment, leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will drive efficiency, staff engagement and guest satisfaction, ensuring smooth service in a busy Costa outlet.

The role requires a proactive leader who can maintain standards, manage time effectively and uphold safety policies while supporting career development within the company.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, reliable and dedicated Manager.
• Opportunity to step up and lead in a Retail store.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure seamless execution of business goals.
• Minimise waste during beverage production.
• Delegate tasks and ensure a proactive team environment.
• Act as main point of contact and decision-maker.
• Use initiative, diplomacy and discretion to solve problems.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Decision making

Waste reduction

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Safety mindset

Job description

Costa Manager - 40 hours a week

We are looking for a highly motivated, reliable and dedicated Manager to join our team, with the exciting opportunity to step up and lead in Retail store .

Overseeing daily operations, to ensure the smooth running of the operations in a major brand, leading the team with enthusiasm, and ensuring a welcoming environment where both customers and staff can enjoy exceptional coffee experiences.

As a Costa Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Oversee daily operations and ensure seamless execution of business goals.
• To ensure waste is kept to a minimum during beverage production
• To delegate where necessary and ensure the team are pro-active at all times
• Act as the main point of contact and decision-maker.
• Be pro-active at all times and use initiative, diplomacy and discretion to solve any problems that may arise

Our ideal Costa Manager will:

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Have a safety-first mind set

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:

• 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.

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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!