Cafe Supervisor

LGBT Jobs; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday per year

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Pension contributions

Family friendly policies

Travel expenses

Job summary

Groundwork South is seeking a Café Supervisor for The Vench Corner Café in Lockleaze, Bristol. You will help lead day-to-day cafe operations, deliver excellent customer service, uphold food hygiene standards, and create a welcoming space for visitors while supporting Café Assistants, volunteers, and trainees.

This fixed-term, part-time position offers 25 hours per week through 31 March 2027, with a competitive salary and benefits including holiday entitlement, health support, and progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cafe, hospitality, or food service setting.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise café operations during shifts.
• Support and guide Café Assistants, volunteers, and trainees.
• Maintain high standards of food and drink preparation, customer service, and cleanliness.
• Operate café equipment, including coffee machines, and train others in their use.
• Assist with stock control, deliveries, and equipment monitoring.
• Support community initiatives and collaborative projects.

Skills

Cafe experience

Customer service

Food hygiene

Team leadership

Job description

Job Location

Youth & Play Space, The Vench, Romney Ave, Lockleaze, Bristol BS7 9TD, UK

Location: Youth & Play Space, The Vench, Romney Ave, Lockleaze, Bristol BS7 9TD, UK

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time

Highlighted points for this job

25 hours per week contract, fixed term until 31st March 2027

Responsibilities include supervising café operations and ensuring high food hygiene standards

Opportunities for professional development within Groundwork South

Applications close before 20th October 2026

Café Supervisor

Location: The Vench Corner Café, Lockleaze, Bristol

Contract: 25 hours per week, fixed term until 31st March 2027

Salary: £17,680 (FTE £26,520)

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Groundwork South is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Café Supervisor to join our team at The Vench Corner Café, based alongside The Vench adventure playground and community centre in Lockleaze.

As Café Supervisor, you will help lead the day-to-day running of the café, ensuring excellent customer service, high food hygiene standards, and a welcoming environment for all visitors. You will support Café Assistants, volunteers, and trainees while also working closely with the wider Vench team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise café operations during shifts.
• Support and guide Café Assistants, volunteers, and trainees.
• Maintain high standards of food and drink preparation, customer service, and cleanliness.
• Operate café equipment, including coffee machines, and train others in their use.
• Assist with stock control, deliveries, and equipment monitoring.
• Support community initiatives and collaborative projects.

You will have

• Previous experience in a café, hospitality, or food service setting.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• The ability to lead by example and work effectively as part of a team.

This is a great opportunity to join a community-focused café and help create a positive experience for local residents and visitors.

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.

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In return we offer you

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
• Health Cash Plan and 24 hour Healthline
• Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face-to-face counselling.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
• Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out-of-hour activities
• Business travel expenses

We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.

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For further information and to discuss the role please contact Hannah Baker at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications:

Interview date: 20th October 2026

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.