Job Introduction
☕ Bar & Restaurant Manager – GRIND Cafe, Waterloo Station
Location: Waterloo Station | Hours: 40 per week (variable shifts) | Contract: Full-time | Salary: £43,000 + Compass Benefits
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and driven General Manager to lead a lively all-day venue — a bustling café by day and vibrant bar by night. You’ll oversee daily operations, inspire your team, and deliver an unforgettable guest experience from morning coffees to evening cocktails.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and motivate your team to deliver outstanding service
- Manage budgets, stock, and performance to drive results
- Maintain smooth café and bar operations day and night
- Engage with guests and create a welcoming, energetic atmosphere
- Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and compliance
- Develop and inspire your team to achieve their full potential
About You
- Experienced leader in hospitality (café, bar, or casual dining)
- Strong financial and organisational skills
- Hands-on, people-focused, and service-driven
- Creative, ambitious, and ready to make an impact
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/1310/43458001/52758032/R/BU #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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!