Assistant Manager

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Costa Coffee - Assistant Manager
Up to £31,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent
Compass Group - First Travel Site at This Airport

We're opening a brand-new Costa Coffee at Glasgow Airport, and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new from day one. This is a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where speed, service and quality are everything.

As an Assistant Manager, you ll be the Store Manager s right-hand person, running your own shifts and leading from the front. This is a hands-on role - you'll be making coffee, preparing food, supporting the team, and ensuring every customer has a great experience before heading to the gate.

• Running shifts independently and confidently
• Supporting the Store Manager with day-to-day operations
• Delivering excellent customer service in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
• Hands-on preparation of hand-crafted Costa coffee and food
• Leading, motivating and supporting the team on shift
• Maintaining speed, accuracy and quality during peak travel times
• Helping build repeat custom in a location that isn t immediately obvious

• Take-away only unit
• Modern store with:
  • 2 self-order kiosks
  • 1 till
  • 3 coffee machines
• Customers are typically on their way to flights, so efficiency and friendliness are key

• Strong customer service and people skills
• Experience in a fast-paced retail or hospitality environment
• Confidence, ambition and a hands-on attitude
• Awareness and adaptability - this is a new opening, and we re learning as we go
• Someone who enjoys responsibility and leading a shift

This role is airside
, so the successful candidate must be able to pass:

• DBS check
• Fire safety check
• Airside pass & airside awareness course

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and My Learning 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

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/0202///SU #SCOT #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!