Coffee Shop Supervisor

Honesty Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on duty

20% staff discount

Discounted Cookery School courses

Secure employment contract

Full training and development

Job summary

Honesty Group is seeking an experienced Coffee Shop Supervisor to lead on-shift service, guide a team, and support the Manager in achieving sales and standards. This maternity cover runs until 5 April 2027, with potential extension or expansion to other sites.

You’ll be hands-on on the shop floor, ensure smooth day-to-day operations, and uphold great customer service while training and developing staff. A friendly, reliable approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in hospitality or retail.
• Confident leading a team and setting standards.
• Customer-focused, organised and reliable.
• Happy to be hands-on on the floor.
• Flexible to work shifts, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Coffee Shop Assistants
• Open and close the shop as a keyholder
• Deliver excellent customer service and step in during busy periods
• Support rotas and sales targets with the Manager
• Manage stock, deliveries, displays and orders
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and temperature checks are completed
• Handle customer enquiries and orders (in person and phone)
• Keep the shop clean, welcoming and well presented
• Complete end‑of‑day tasks: waste logs, cashing up, lock up

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Customer focus

On-floor hands-on

Flexible shifts

Job description

Coffee Shop Supervisor – Honesty Group

About Us

Honesty Group is a people-first, community-led food business. We run coffee shops, pubs, farm shops and a production kitchen where all our food is made by hand using fresh, seasonal ingredients (where possible). We care about great coffee, honest food, and looking after our people.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Coffee Shop Supervisor to lead the team on shift, set the tone for great service, and support the Manager in hitting sales and service standards. You’ll be hands‑on, customer-facing, and responsible for keeping the shop running smoothly day to day.

This is a maternity cover position until 5 April 2027, with the potential for the role to be extended beyond this date or for an opportunity to continue with Honesty Group at another site.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a team of Coffee Shop Assistants

• Open and close the shop as a keyholder

• Deliver excellent customer service and step in during busy periods

• Support rotas and sales targets with the Manager

• Manage stock, deliveries, displays and orders

• Ensure food safety, hygiene and temperature checks are completed

• Handle customer enquiries and orders (in person and phone)

• Keep the shop clean, welcoming and well presented

• Complete end‑of‑day tasks: waste logs, cashing up, lock up

What We’re Looking For

• Previous supervisory experience in hospitality or retail

• Confident leading a team and setting standards

• Customer‑focused, organised and reliable

• Happy to be hands‑on on the floor

• Flexible to work shifts, including some weekends

What You’ll Get

• Secure employment contract

• Full training and development

• Free meal on duty

• 20% staff discount

• Discounted Cookery School courses

Progression

Many of our Managers and Area Managers started as Coffee Shop Assistants and Supervisors. We love promoting from within.