Cafe Supervisor

Preston-City-Council; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexi time

hybrid working

a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (+H

family friendly policies

access to an Employee Assistance Prog

Local Government Pension Scheme

AVC’s

life assurance scheme

payment of professional fees

discounted parking

bus and rail fares

a cycle to work scheme

access to a healthcare insurance

Job summary

Preston Partnership's Pavilion Café in Avenham Park, Preston, is seeking a Café Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, deliver outstanding customer service and support the Café Manager. You'll supervise a small team, assist with rotas, ensure food hygiene and health and safety standards, handle till cashing up, stock and supplier checks, and foster a welcoming, high‑quality experience for visitors.

This role includes weekend hours and occasional extra shifts; hybrid working benefits are

Qualifications

• Experience in café, hospitality or customer-facing environments.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver great customer service.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Flexibility to work weekends and additional hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily café operations and support the Café Manager.
• Assist with staff rotas, training and motivating team.
• Oversee cash handling, till operations and daily cashing up.
• Monitor food hygiene, cleanliness and stock levels.
• Develop and implement procedures to improve service and income.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Food hygiene

Health and safety

Cash handling

Till operation

Stock monitoring

Staff rotas

Job description

Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 15 November 2026

Reference
EPNS01025-1

Neighbourhood Servicesare seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and customer focused Café Supervisor to join our team at the Pavilion Café, located within Preston’s Avenham Park.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day operation of a busy and popular café in one of Preston’s most iconic locations. Working alongside the Café Manager, you will help deliver an excellent customer experience whilst supporting the continued development, promotion and success of the Café.

As Café Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising the daily operation of the café, supporting and motivating a small team of staff, assisting with staff rotas, and ensuring high standards of food hygiene, customer service and health and safety are maintained at all times. You will also help develop and implement café procedures, monitor compliance with operational processes, and contribute to initiatives that promote the café and maximise income.

The role is varied and hands-on. Duties will include food and beverage preparation, serving customers, operating the till, cash handling and daily cashing up, stock monitoring and purchasing, setting up and closing the café, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the premises. You will be confident communicating with customers, able to work calmly under pressure and committed to providing a welcoming and positive experience for all visitors.

We are looking for someone who has experience working in a café, hospitality or other customer-facing environment, together with previous supervisory experience. You will be self-motivated, energetic and adaptable, with excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

This role requires flexibility, including working a shift pattern that covers weekends and occasional additional hours to support business needs, holiday cover and sickness absence.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits

• flexi time
• hybrid working
• a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) pro rata
• family friendly policies
• access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• AVC’s
• life assurance scheme
• payment of professional fees
• discounted parking
• bus and rail fares
• a cycle to work scheme
• access to a healthcare insurance scheme

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.