Cafe and Events Supervisor

Recovery Focus; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme (4.5% employer)

Life assurance (3x salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

GP access 24/7

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work

Blue Light/Card discounts

Free will writing service

Job summary

Waythrough in Birmingham is seeking a part-time Café and Events Supervisor to lead busy café and events operations across Evolve sites. You will deliver excellent service, support food prep and safety, and help develop volunteers through supervision and training.

The role requires strong organisational skills, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting. Salary is pro rata for 20 hours, with a comprehensive benefits package on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a café, hospitality, or customer-facing role.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Cash handling and supervisory experience.
• Ability to multitask and use initiative.
• Understanding of stock control and basic financial processes.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and good timekeeping.
• Experience supporting or working with young people or individuals with additional needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality customer service in busy cafe and events operations.
• Prepare and serve a range of food and hot/cold drinks.
• Operate the till, handle payments, and maintain records.
• Monitor, manage, and order stock as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food hygiene and safety standards.
• Coordinate catering for events and bookings.
• Train, support, and supervise volunteers across sites.
• Assist with rotas and day-to-day staffing.
• Implement menu updates and contribute ideas to improve sales and service.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.

Skills

Café/Hospitality experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Supervisory experience

Multitasking

Stock control

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Job description

Cafe and Events Supervisor

Location: Birmingham Hours: 20 Salary: £25,867 - £26,667 (Pro Rata'd to 20 Hours)

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the Role

As a Café and Events Supervisor, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of busy café and events operations across Evolve sites. You'll be responsible for delivering excellent customer service while supporting food preparation, service delivery, and maintaining high standards of health and safety. Alongside operational duties, you will support the development of volunteers through training and supervision, contributing to a positive and inclusive working environment. This is a varied and hands-on role requiring strong organisation, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Key Duties

• Deliver high-quality customer service, ensuring a friendly and efficient experience


• Prepare and serve a range of food and hot/cold drinks


• Operate the till, handle payments, and maintain accurate records


• Monitor, manage, and order stock as required


• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food hygiene and safety standards


• Support the coordination and delivery of catering for events and bookings


• Liaise with internal teams regarding bookings and operations


• Produce sales reports and maintain accurate financial and booking records


• Assist with rotas and day-to-day staffing across sites


• Train, support, and supervise volunteers, including regular check-ins


• Implement menu updates and contribute ideas to improve sales and service


• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about hospitality. You'll be a strong communicator who can work both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to stay organised in a busy environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a café, hospitality, or customer-facing role


• Strong customer service and communication skills


• Cash handling and/or supervisory experience


• The ability to multitask and use initiative


• An understanding of stock control and basic financial processes


• A positive attitude and willingness to learn


• Good timekeeping and a professional approach


• Experience supporting or working with young people or individuals with additional needs would be an advantage, but not essential.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)


• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%


• Life assurance (3x annual salary)


• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay


• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave


• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications


• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme


• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals


• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus


• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership


• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good


• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-09-06

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.