Costa Assistant Manager

One Retail; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company is seeking an Assistant Cafe Manager in Portsmouth. This role involves overseeing service operations, motivating the team, and ensuring exceptional food experiences. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar position and a strong emphasis on customer service. Join us for competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivate the team to keep everyone on task.
• Manage inventories and monitor budgets.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivated and ambitious

Job description

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We're recruiting an experienced Assistant Cafe Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for a major High Street brand on a full‑time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As an Assistant Cafe Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
• Managing the tills and processing payments
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Assisting with paperwork when required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Our Ideal Assistant Cafe Manager Will

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Have experience managing teams
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

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.

Job Reference: com/2011/74946001/52767344/R/SU #One Retail

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Retail

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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