Café Supervisor | Parkside Catering Lead & Team Mentor

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL; Penarth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is recruiting for a Café Supervisor at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, Penarth. The role is full-time, on-site, permanent, 37 hours per week, across 5/7 days. Pay details sit around Grade 5 SCP 8-12, with an annual salary in the £27k–£30k range.

You will lead a small team, manage stock, and ensure a high-quality catering service for schools and external clients. The post requires initiative, strong communication and financial awareness, plus Level 2 Food Hygiene and

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene is required.
• Previous experience in café environment management preferred.
• Experience handling stock and managing staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a cost-effective catering service for Cosmeston Lakes Country Park.
• Supervise café staff and allocate duties to ensure smooth operation.
• Engage with customers in a friendly, welcoming manner and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Staff management

Customer service

Stock control

Communication

Financial awareness

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Food Hygiene

Allergen awareness

Natasha's Law

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

Vale of Glamorgan Council is recruiting for a Café Supervisor at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, Penarth. The role is full-time, on-site, permanent, 37 hours per week, across 5/7 days. Pay details sit around Grade 5 SCP 8-12, with an annual salary in the £27k–£30k range.

You will lead a small team, manage stock, and ensure a high-quality catering service for schools and external clients. The post requires initiative, strong communication and financial awareness, plus Level 2 Food Hygiene and