Starbucks Assistant Manager (fixed-term)

Center Parcs group; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in the UK is hiring an Assistant Manager on a fixed-term contract until September 2026. The role involves leading and coaching a team to achieve financial targets while ensuring guest satisfaction. Candidates must have supervisory experience and strong communication skills. The position offers various benefits including an employee bonus scheme, pension, and career development opportunities. A flexible working schedule with 160 hours over four weeks is expected, including public holidays.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurants and retail outlets

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience at a similar level is essential.
• Experience in a large high-volume organization is desirable.
• Knowledge of financial targets and controls is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and guidance to the team to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Support back-of-house operations and work in various units with different service styles.

Skills

Ability to lead a team in a busy, fast-paced environment

Good level of computer literacy and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational skills under pressure

Job description

Assistant Manager (fixed-term) – Circa £33,600 per annum

Starbucks have become a beacon for coffee lovers everywhere. Why do they insist on Starbucks? Because they know they can count on genuine service, an inviting atmosphere and a superb cup of expertly roasted and richly brewed coffee every time.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 30th September 2026

In this role, you will provide coaching and guidance to your team, ensuring guest satisfaction and financial targets are achieved.

You will have previous catering or bar management experience, at a minimum of supervisory level and be able to demonstrate your ability to lead a team. A good financial awareness is also required along with a good level of computer literacy and analytical skills.

Good communication skills are essential as you will proactively deal with any guest queries whether in your unit or whilst out and about around the village.

The successful candidate will also be required to support the back of house operation and as part of their development, they will also work in a number of units with varying service styles and volumes.

Hours of work

Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

Experience, skills & qualifications

Essential requirements

• Ability to lead a team in a busy, fast paced environment
• A good level of computer literacy and analytical skills
• Previous supervisory experience at a similar level
• Excellent communicator
• Excellent organisational skills whilst working under pressure

Desirable requirements

• Previous management experience in a large high-volume organisation or venue
• Knowledge of financial targets and controls

About the benefits

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• ColleagueBonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date

2nd January 2026

Interviews to be held

Ongoing

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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