Costa - Assistant Manager NEW One Retail Posted today £28,188 per year Maidstone Operations

Compass Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Maidstone is looking for an Assistant Costa Coffee Manager to support the daily operations of a busy café in a healthcare setting. You will lead a motivated team, ensuring operational excellence and high service standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in a café or retail and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers a salary of £28,188 per annum along with various benefits, including career development programs and discounts.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a café, retail, or catering environment.
• Excellent customer service focus with a proactive attitude.
• Reliable, well‑presented, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in the daily running of the Costa store.
• Lead, motivate, and inspire the team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Ensure the café is clean, well presented, and compliant with all health and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Customer service focus

Team player

Job description

Assistant Costa Coffee Manager - Maidstone

• £28,188 per annum
• 40 hours per week

We’re currently recruiting a dedicated Assistant Costa Coffee Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the day‑to‑day operations of a busy Costa outlet within a healthcare environment, ensuring the highest standards of service and quality.

Working alongside the Store Manager, you’ll help lead a motivated team, maintain operational excellence, and deliver outstanding experiences for our customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in the daily running of the Costa store
• Lead, motivate, and inspire the team to deliver exceptional customer service
• Assist with staff rotas, stock management, and ordering supplies
• Ensure the café is clean, well‑presented, and compliant with all health and safety standards
• Help manage cashing‑up, record keeping, and other administrative tasks
• Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere within the team
• Step up and take responsibility in the Manager’s absence

About You

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a café, retail, or catering environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent customer service focus with a proactive attitude
• Reliable, well‑presented, and able to work under pressure
• A team player with the ability to use your own initiative
• Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Equal Opportunity

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. Diversity is our strength.