Lead Assistant Café Manager — Elevate Guest Experience

Compass Group PLC; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema tickets discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and fitness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an Assistant Cafe Manager for Costa at Addenbrookes, offering £30,547 per year for a 40-hour week. The role oversees all catering and service operations for a major High Street brand, ensuring smooth kitchens and counters and delivering exceptional food experiences.

You'll manage inventories and budgets, support training, handle tills, and lead from the front to inspire the team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivate the team and keep everyone on task.
• Assist with inventories, budgeting and action plans.
• Manage tills and process payments.
• Train and lead teams to excel in their roles.
• Assist with paperwork as required.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Cash handling

Training

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an Assistant Cafe Manager for Costa at Addenbrookes, offering £30,547 per year for a 40-hour week. The role oversees all catering and service operations for a major High Street brand, ensuring smooth kitchens and counters and delivering exceptional food experiences.

You'll manage inventories and budgets, support training, handle tills, and lead from the front to inspire the team.