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Assistant Manager - Costa
Assistant Cafe Manager – Costa Coffee (Compass Group UK&I)
Timescale: Immediate start
Role Duration: Contracted to 40 hours per week
About the Role
We’re recruiting an experienced Assistant Cafe Manager who thrives on delivering exceptional food and world-class customer service, with the confidence to oversee Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for a leading High Street brand on a full-time basis.
As an Assistant Cafe Manager, you’ll ensure smooth kitchen and service operations, contributing to unforgettable customer experiences. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a company that empowers its teams, celebrates individuality, and recognises talent that truly goes beyond the plate.
Shift Pattern: Typically 5 out of 7 days.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate between the team and manager to consistently exceed expectations
- Motivate and inspire the team to stay focused and perform at their best
- Assist the manager with:
- Inventory management
- Budget monitoring
- Implementing performance improvement plans
- Manage tills, process payments, and handle financial transactions
- Train and support staff, leading by example to ensure excellence across all roles
- Handle administrative duties, including staff paperwork when required
- Represent Compass Group UK&I and uphold a positive brand image
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Requirements for the Role
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
- Have proven experience in a similar supervisory/management role
- Demonstrate proven ability to manage teams effectively
- Possess strong communication and organisational skills
- Be ambitious, motivated, and proactive in developing their career
Benefits Package
We reward hard work with an industry-leading benefits package, including but not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career growth through:
- Career Pathways programme
- MyLearning courses for continuous upskilling
- Instant family healthcare access via our digital GP (including 24/7 physiology consultations)
- Exclusive travel perks with discounts at:
- TUI
- Expedia
- Booking.com
- Groceries savings:
- 15% off Tesco
- 15% off Sainsbury’s
- 20% off Morrisons
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets for the latest blockbusters
- Cashback rewards on spending (redeemable across major brands)
- Free wellness, mindfulness, and fitness classes to unwind and recharge
- Shareable discounts for friends and family – invite them to join too!
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About Us
As part of Compass Group UK&I, you’ll contribute to feeding, fuelling, and forging connections across 6,000 venues. Join us as the industry leader in hospitality, offering:
- Competitive pay
- Unrivalled learning & development opportunities
- Exciting career progression at one of the UK’s biggest businesses
We’re part of #OneRetail at Compass Group.
Diversity & Inclusion
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace, where every individual can thrive. We celebrate diversity in all forms – talents, backgrounds, experiences, and abilities – because it’s our strength.
Job Reference: com/0207/99651001/52791986/R/SU Apply today!
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