Job Introduction
At One Retail, we’re redefining the way customers experience in-store dining across the UK. Partnering with Asda, one of the nation’s most trusted brands, we’re creating warm, welcoming cafés that bring great food, great service, and great value to local communities nationwide.
We’re now recruiting an experienced and passionate Café Manager to lead one of our Asda Café teams — a hands-on leader who loves food, thrives on great service, and knows how to bring out the best in people.
If you’re ready to make every customer visit special, inspire your team, and build something brilliant in your local Asda store, this could be your next big step.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Café Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the action — leading your team to deliver delicious food, outstanding service, and a friendly atmosphere that makes every guest feel at home.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Preparing and serving fresh, tasty food to the highest standards.
Leading, motivating, and developing your café team to deliver exceptional service.
Overseeing daily operations — from stock control and compliance to budgets and weekly business returns.
Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are consistently met.
Working closely with your Asda Store Manager and Compass line manager to deliver great results and memorable customer experiences.
Taking pride in your café’s performance and finding ways to make it even better every day.
About You
You’re a natural leader who brings energy, organisation, and warmth to every shift. You take pride in great-tasting food, love helping people grow, and enjoy the buzz of a busy day.
To shine in this role, you’ll have:
Previous management experience in a café, restaurant, or retail food environment.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A passion for customer service and team development.
Confidence managing budgets, rotas, and operational targets.
A Basic Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
The drive to make your café the best in the business.
Why Join Us?
When you join One Retail and Compass Group, you’re joining a team that believes in people first — our customers, our teams, and our partners.
You’ll get:
Competitive pay and great benefits.
The chance to grow your career with a national leader in retail hospitality.
Ongoing training, leadership development, and recognition for great performance.
A welcoming culture that celebrates individuality and teamwork.
Together, we’re shaping the future of in-store dining — one smile, one plate, and one great cup of coffee at a time.