Cafe Supervisor

Gather & Gather UK; Irvine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Scotland is seeking a part-time Café Supervisor to oversee operations and ensure a high standard of service. Responsibilities include supervising the team, managing stock levels, and complying with health standards. Ideal candidates will have experience leading teams, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure. This role offers training, development opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly.
• Supervising a team to create a positive environment.
• Producing weekly rotas following the manager's guidelines.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer Service focus

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Café Supervisor – Part-Time

We’re currently recruiting a dedicated Café Supervisor to help ensure the smooth running of operations in CH&CO on a part‑time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a Café 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 rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities – We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Electric vehicle charging points

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Full‑time (Days)
• Tues: Full‑time (Days)
• Weds: Full‑time (Days)
• Thurs: Full‑time (Days)
• Fri: Full‑time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

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

CH&CO, a part of 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!