Genuine Dining - Supervisor

The Genuine Dining Co.; Foxton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals and drinks on shift

Paid overtime

EAP

Cycle to work

Training and progression

Discounted or free food

Job summary

The Genuine Dining Co. is seeking an energetic supervisor for our Cambridge-based cafe, to support daily operations, lead a passionate team, and assist the General Manager with hands-on and admin tasks.

The role blends hands-on guest service with a structured weekday schedule, coffee expertise, and opportunities to contribute to service innovations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced food environment and bring a positive, hands-on attitude, we'd love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a hospitality or café supervisor role.
• Ability to lead a team in a busy setting.
• Experience with coffee preparation and customer service.
• Confident with light admin duties and MS Office.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cafe operations including opening/closing.
• Prepare high-quality coffee and hot drinks.
• Lead and motivate a team; manage daily ops.
• Support GM with admin tasks and stock control.
• Ensure cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Assist events and hospitality as needed.
• Support till operations and basic financial procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Barista skills

Customer service

Food handling

MS Office

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Saffron

Job description

We’re looking for an energetic and experienced supervisor to support the daily operations of our vibrant restaurant located inside one of our flagship sites in Foxton, Cambridge. You'll play a key role in delivering excellent service, managing a passionate team, and supporting the General Manager with both hands-on and administrative tasks.

This is also a venue where we’re encouraged to be creative — from our food and coffee specials to how we serve our regulars. We’re looking for someone who brings not just skills and reliability, but a sense of fun to the team and the service experience

This is a fast-paced, customer-facing role perfect for someone who loves great food, has a talent for coffee making, and thrives in a structured weekday schedule.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Helping to manage daily cafe operations, including opening and closing procedures, food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Barista Duties: Prepare high-quality coffee and hot drinks to order, ensuring consistency and speed during busy periods.
• Leadership and Management Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team Operational Oversight: Helping to manage daily cafe operations, including opening and closing procedures, food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness
• Sales and Profitability: Supporting the GM in driving sales and ensuring the cafe is profitable.
• Customer Service: Provide friendly and efficient service to office staff and visitors, ensuring high satisfaction.
• Food Service: Work closely with in-house chefs to ensure smooth food prep and service; help with food handling and basic preparation as needed.
• Events & Hospitality: Supporting the events and hospitality team when necessary.
• Admin Support: Assist the General Manager with daily admin tasks such as stock control, ordering, compliance checks, and basic reporting.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health & safety, and food hygiene at all times.
• POS: Support till operations and basic financial procedures as required.

Qualifications

About You

• Proven experience in a similar hospitality or café role (team leader or supervisor level ideal)
• Experience with MS Office, Saffronis an added bonus!
• Skilled in coffee preparation and customer service
• Confident managing a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic food handling knowledge; Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate a plus
• Organised and comfortable with light admin duties
• Great attention to detail
• Positive attitude with a hands-on approach
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Additional Information

What We Offer

• 5 over 7 days
• Paid overtime opportunities
• EAP
• Supportive team environment with training and progression opportunities within the company
• Meals and drinks while on shift

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food