Assistant Manager

Company: Caffe Nero
Apply for the Assistant Manager
Location: Watford
Job Description:

Overview

Our aim is simple: through great coffee and brilliant service, we want to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Our Assistant Managers are second in command and are vital for the smooth running of the store, providing great service and supporting their team to do the same.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Store Manager with training, coaching and managing the team to drive standards and performance.
  • Make fantastic coffee, matcha and seasonal drinks, ensuring every order is special and personalized.
  • Lead by example and provide great service both in store and through deliveries.
  • Ensure customers leave with a personal experience through our signature 1‑2‑1 service style.
  • Keep the customer and back‑of‑house areas safe, clean, organised and ready for service, including cleaning tables and maintaining high standards for toilets.
  • Take pride in what they do and always strive for excellence.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Supervisor or Assistant Manager in a busy, customer‑facing environment.
  • People‑focused, caring about the welfare and development of the team.
  • Passion for meeting business targets.
  • Passion for the Caffè Nero brand.

Benefits

  • Brilliant training – coffee experience is welcome but not required.
  • Unlimited free handmade drinks and up to 75% off food and packaged drinks when on shift.
  • 50% off all handmade drinks and 40% off everything else when off shift.
  • Recommendation A Friend Scheme – earn up to £750 for referring new people to join the team.
  • Length of service recognition.
  • Access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts, rewards and offers.
  • Additional 30p per hour through the incentive ‘Nero90’ if the store collectively achieves the Customer Satisfaction score.

Why Choose Us

When you join us, you’re joining a group of caring, supportive and friendly people – whether that’s your team, the regular customers of your café or your community. At the same time as giving fantastic service, you’ll have loads of fun along the way, whether that’s at a pizza night, a Caffè Nero Club party or even at the Barista of the Year event. There’s something for everyone.

Salary

Starter rate for Assistant Managers is £12.91 per hour, increasing to £13.06 with service.

Additional Information

Enjoy customer interaction, maintain a positive attitude, and work well in a team. If you pride yourself on keeping your customers happy through fantastic service, whilst growing and developing your own team, this could be the perfect job for you.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: July 13th, 2026