Café Supervisor - Part Time - Guildford Spectrum

Freedom Leisure; Guildford; On-site; GBP 6,400 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle-to-work

Discounted staff membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial advice

Incremental annual leave entitlement

My Staff Shop discounts

Fully funded training and development

Job summary

Freedom Leisure is seeking a part-time Supervisor to oversee daily catering operations and develop a passionate team. You will ensure health, safety and compliance while supporting stock control and rota planning, delivering memorable guest experiences.

The role requires leadership, problem-solving and a proactive approach to improve the department and drive revenue. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing catering roles.
• Supervisory skills including team oversight and rota planning.
• Knowledge of licensing laws and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Hours: 15 hours per week on a rota-driven schedule.
• Support day-to-day catering operations and stock control.
• Lead the team, training, and guest service standards.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Supervisory skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About Freedom Leisure

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure - Do Good Feel Good! At Freedom Leisure, we're all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it's our people who make the difference. As one of the UK's leading charitable leisure trusts, we're proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We're here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We're all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported and inspired. If you're passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you'll feel right at home with us. You don't need to be an expert to get started - we'll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there's loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good. We're proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

Role Overview

As a Supervisor you’ll be vital in the day to day operation of the catering department as well as managing and developing a passionate team, striving to deliver memorable guest experiences on a daily basis and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and compliance. On a normal day you’ll be supporting the operation, assisting with stock control, managing staffing rotas, as well as being the point of contact for your team for everything from their first day of training. Due to the varied nature of the role, we’ll need you to use your knowledge to problem‑solve effectively, implement best practice, and even create new ideas to drive the business forward and increase revenue within the department. You’ll also heavily contribute to our children’s party packages and holiday activities! To make these experiences truly unique, we’ll need you to have excellent leadership skills as well as an outstanding rapport with our guests.

Application Note

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Hours: 15 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (rota basis)
• Experience in customer‑facing catering roles
• Supervisory skills including team oversight, rota planning, and handling customer feedback/complaints
• Ability to manage a varied workload effectively
• Knowledge of licensing laws and food hygiene regulations
• Awareness of cost‑effective working practices
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

What We Offer

• Company pension
• Cycle‑to‑work and car leasing tax‑efficient schemes
• Discounted staff membership (including family members)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Financial advice
• Incremental annual leave entitlement
• My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e‑vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
• Fully funded training and development, with career progression opportunities
• Various insurance and savings schemes

Salary & Closing Date

Closing date: 23rd October 2026

Salary: up to £10,636 per annum

Equal Opportunity

At Freedom Leisure, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances the services we provide. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.