Cafe Manager

Compass Group; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Aberdare is looking for an experienced Cafe Manager to oversee culinary operations and ensure outstanding customer service. Ideal candidates should have management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for food. Responsibilities include preparing food, managing teams, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. Joining us offers competitive pay, development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Management experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Candidates must be passionate about food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Manage culinary and catering teams to ensure quality service.
• Oversee catering operations, monitor budgets, and complete business returns.
• Communicate with management to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Maintain a positive brand image and represent the company.
• Train teams and lead to high performance.
• Implement Health & Safety standards across all teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Passion for food and customer service

Financial acumen

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Cafe Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world‑class customer service, and who can confidently motivate our team to be the best they can possibly be for a major High Street brand on a full‑time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Cafe Manager, you will have the presence and personality to influence the day‑to‑day business, helping us deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you shine as a major High Street brand’s next Cafe Manager? Here’s what you need to know before applying to be a Cafe Manager with Compass Group UK&I:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Managing our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the catering operations, including completing weekly business returns, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Cafe Manager will:

• Have previous management experience in a similar role
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be passionate about great‑tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate

About Us

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.

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!

Location

Aberdare, Aberdare, CF44 0AH, United Kingdom