Manager

Compass Group PLC; Ware; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite parking

Gym membership

Pension scheme

Career development

Digital GP access

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Café Manager for the ASDA Ware café. You will lead the busy operation, ensure a warm welcome and great customer experiences, and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage labour, stock, budgets and KPIs while upholding food safety standards, and lead from the front during busy periods. This role offers career progression within a leading food and support services business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a cafe, hospitality, retail or catering team.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience managing KPIs, labour costs, stock and budgets.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the café operation to ensure warm welcome and great customer experience.
• Create a positive environment for customers and colleagues.
• Manage day-to-day operations for smooth, efficient service.
• Own labour, stock, budgets and KPIs.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Identify opportunities to drive sales and improve performance.

Skills

Management experience

People leadership

KPI management

Labour control

Stock management

Food safety

Job description

Have a question before you apply? This opportunity is being managed byAlina Swiatek, Talent Acquisition Partner.

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Are you a people-focused leader who loves delivering great customer experiences? Do you enjoy leading a team, driving performance, and creating a café environment that customers want to come back to?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on Cafe Manager to lead our busy ASDA Ware café. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in hospitality, retail, or catering who is ready to take ownership of a thriving operation and make a real difference.

• A well-established and fast-paced operation
• Opportunities to develop your career within a leading food and support services business
• The chance to lead your own team and make a genuine impact every day

What you'll be doing

As Cafe Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the café, ensuring every customer receives a warm welcome and a great experience.

You'll be:

• Creating a positive and engaging environment for both customers and colleagues
• Managing the day-to-day operation to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Taking ownership of labour, stock, budgets, and key performance indicators
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance
• Looking for opportunities to drive sales and improve performance
• Leading from the front during busy trading periods

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone with energy, passion, and a genuine love for customer service.

You'll ideally have:

• Management experience within a café, hospitality, retail, or catering environment
• Strong people leadership and team development skills
• Experience managing KPIs, labour costs, stock, and budgets
• Excellent communication and organisational skillsA proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced customer-facing environment

Why this role stands out

This isn't just about running a café. It's about creating a place where customers enjoy spending time, colleagues enjoy coming to work, and where your leadership can make a visible impact on performance and team culture.

If you're an ambitious manager who enjoys leading from the front and wants a rewarding role with real opportunities to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work,which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but isnot limited to:

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• 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

Healthcare Retail, part of Medirest, is passionate about delivering excellent products, standards and customer service to patients, staff and visitors in over 50 NHS hospitals around the UK through convenience and catering retail formats. The portfolio comprises many high street brand franchises including Costa Coffee and M&S Simply Food as well as a selection of in-house brands.

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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!

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