Cafe Supervisor

Compass Group UK; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company is seeking a dedicated Cafe Supervisor in Chichester to oversee operations in a prominent High Street brand. The role involves supervising a team, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a similar environment.
• Strong focus on customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all deliveries are checked and stored correctly.
• Supervise a team and create a supportive environment.
• Manage stock levels and comply with hygiene standards.
• Assist with weekly bookwork and delegate responsibilities.

Skills

Previous experience supervising frontline teams

Good communication skills

Team player and can-do attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Cafe Supervisor to ensure the smooth running of operations in a major High Street brand on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Cafe Supervisor, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly
• Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported
• Being a responsible key holder
• Assisting with weekly bookwork and any other duties that are necessary
• Producing weekly rotas following the manager's guidelines
• Placing orders for stock to maintain the correct stock levels
• Delegating where necessary and ensuring the team are proactive at all times
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment
• Good communication skills with a focus on great Customer Service
• Team player and can‑do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude

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 unrivaled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Compass Group UK 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!