At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a brand-new café, creating a welcoming space and delivering great service.
- Company: Join Compass Group UK & Ireland, a leader in the food service industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and exclusive discounts on travel and shopping.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values your unique talents and perspectives.
- Why this job: Shape a new café from the ground up and make it a local favourite.
- Qualifications: Experience in café or retail management, with a passion for food and coffee.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 34000 £ per year.
Salary: 34,000 per annum
Shift hours: Full Time
Location: Sainsburys Wakefield
Contract: Full-time
Employer: Compass Group UK & Ireland
A brand-new caf. A blank canvas. An opportunity to build something special from day one. Simple moments, made special. Great coffee. Freshly baked pastries. Proper food done well. Taste Caf is about creating the small, everyday moments people genuinely look forward to - a quick coffee that turns into a catch-up, a bite to eat that hits the spot, and a space that feels easy, comfortable, and just right.
This is a new caf opening within a busy retail environment - fast-paced, full of energy, and with huge potential. From day one, it's a place designed to feel local, welcoming, and worth coming back to.
The Role
This is a start-up opportunity within an established business. As Caf Manager, you'll play a key role in bringing a brand-new site to life - setting standards, building a team, and shaping how the caf looks, feels, and operates from the very beginning. If you've managed a caf, retail unit, or fast-paced food operation before, this is your chance to truly make it your own. You'll lead from the front, set the tone, and turn a brand-new caf into a space people love - from the first morning coffee rush to the final close-down of the day.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the day-to-day running of a newly opened caf, keeping everything smooth, organised and on point
- Recruiting, training and developing a strong team that delivers great service (and enjoys doing it)
- Setting and maintaining high standards across food, coffee and presentation
- Managing stock, performance and operational processes
- Creating a space that feels warm, relaxed and welcoming from day one
- Embedding consistency - because the little details matter
- Ensuring Health & Safety standards are always met and maintained
About You
If you've run a caf, retail unit, or fast-paced food environment, you're well-suited to this role - especially if you enjoy building teams and shaping operations. You'll also be:
- A hands-on leader who sets the pace and leads by example
- People-focused - great with both your team and your customers
- Organised, proactive and calm under pressure
- Passionate about good food, great coffee and doing things properly
- Comfortable taking ownership and continuously improving performance
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.
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, 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 us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Cafe Manager - Full Time - Wakefield employer: Compass Group
Compass Group UK & Ireland is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and team spirit thrive. As the Caf Manager in Wakefield, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape a brand-new café from the ground up, supported by comprehensive benefits including career development programmes, health perks, and exclusive discounts. Join us to not only build a successful café but also to grow your career within one of the UK's leading businesses that values diversity and empowers its employees.
