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Assistant Manager

Compass UK & Ireland
Barnstaple · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£24,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Barnstaple, Devon
Category
Management and Consultancy

Job Description

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 35 hours per week.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

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.

Could you shine as an Assistant Cafe Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:
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




We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:


  • 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, 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


Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes


You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families




Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

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.

Job Reference: com/0307/44853001/52815015/R/SU #One 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. xwzovoh 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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