Retail Café Manager - Lead Team & Service Excellence

One Retail; Corby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Café Manager to lead the ASDA Corby café operation. You will manage a front-of-house team, ensure smooth daily service, uphold food safety standards and drive customer satisfaction in a busy retail environment.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, budgeting awareness and the ability to motivate staff. The position offers a £31,000 per annum salary, 40 hours per week, and a supportive benefits package as part of the Compass network.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in café, retail or catering environments.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Able to manage budgets, stock and performance targets.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene and relevant catering qualifications (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop your catering and front‑of‑house team.
• Ensure smooth daily operations across the café.
• Manage budgets, stock, and labour to meet targets and KPIs.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance.
• Build a positive customer experience and represent the brand.
• Identify opportunities to improve service and drive sales.
• Support, train, and motivate your team to perform at their best.

Skills

customer service

team leadership

organisational skills

communication skills

budgeting

stock management

food hygiene

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Catering qualifications

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Café Manager to lead the ASDA Corby café operation. You will manage a front-of-house team, ensure smooth daily service, uphold food safety standards and drive customer satisfaction in a busy retail environment.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, budgeting awareness and the ability to motivate staff. The position offers a £31,000 per annum salary, 40 hours per week, and a supportive benefits package as part of the Compass network.