Senior Cafe Team Leader

Compass UK & Ireland; Warmley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & mindfulness classes

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

Costa Coffee is recruiting an Assistant Cafe Manager to oversee 40 hours per week of high‑quality service and food experiences. You’ll ensure smooth kitchen and counter operations and help lead a busy team within a major Compass Group UK&I brand.

The role requires previous management experience, strong communication, and a drive to upskill. You’ll be part of a large national team offering career progression and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivating the team to stay on task.
• Assist with inventories, budgets, and action plans.
• Manage tills and process payments.
• Train and support teams, lead from the front.
• Assist with paperwork when required.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and uphold brand image.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Tills

Job description

Costa Coffee is recruiting an Assistant Cafe Manager to oversee 40 hours per week of high‑quality service and food experiences. You’ll ensure smooth kitchen and counter operations and help lead a busy team within a major Compass Group UK&I brand.

The role requires previous management experience, strong communication, and a drive to upskill. You’ll be part of a large national team offering career progression and extensive staff benefits.