On-Site Café Manager — Construction Site, Day Shift

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning programs

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts with TUI,


Discounts on groceries

Cinema tickets discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & fitness classes

Family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Café Manager to lead the on-site canteen at the HS2 Curzon Street development in Birmingham. You will oversee a small team, ensure smooth daily operation, maintain high food safety standards, and drive exceptional customer service for site workers and visitors.

The role is a hands-on, daytime position with regular hours, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment within a major construction site.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a café, canteen, retail, or catering operation.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, stock control and performance targets.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and relevant catering qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the catering operation on site.
• Manage and support a team of 1 Catering Assistant.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the canteen service.
• Manage stock, ordering, budgets, and labour costs to achieve targets and KPIs.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance.
• Deliver an excellent customer experience for site workers and visitors.
• Identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency, and sales.
• Train, coach, and motivate team members to perform at their best.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and service standards are consistently maintained.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Budget management

Catering operations

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Catering qualifications

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Café Manager to lead the on-site canteen at the HS2 Curzon Street development in Birmingham. You will oversee a small team, ensure smooth daily operation, maintain high food safety standards, and drive exceptional customer service for site workers and visitors.

The role is a hands-on, daytime position with regular hours, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment within a major construction site.