Supervisor

Trading Post - Brighton (Western Road); Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee roasting and hospitality business in Brighton seeks a Supervisor to support management and lead the front-of-house team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment. This role offers opportunities for career progression and a range of employee benefits including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Discounted meals and free coffee on duty

50% discount on food and coffee

Retail discount on coffee blends

Employee progression plans

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Supervisor in a busy environment is beneficial.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support management in running a high-volume coffee house.
• Deliver great hospitality within the standards framework.
• Motivate team members to deliver their best selves.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving initiative

Time-management and prioritization

Job description

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an artisan coffee roasting and hospitality business that, since opening in 2017, has expanded to serve freshly roasted coffee, brunch, and cocktails across Brighton and Sussex.

Exceptional coffee and quality food is at the heart of everything we do and who we are. We always aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and service in all our Coffee Houses.

We believe that small change can make a big difference with sustainability and our environment. We roast organic and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee beans. This directly helps the farmers and the community they live in.

Why join us?

• Discounted meals and free coffee on duty
• Company-wide employee discount of 50% on food and coffee
• Retail discount on our in‑house coffee blends and single origins
• Employee discount at all Beachfront Leisure venues
• Free access to mental health advice
• Free access to financial advice
• Employee progression plans
• Company pension scheme

We are looking for the next generation of managers who are passionate about the hospitality industry, coffee culture, and progressing their career, to join our team. As a Supervisor we expect you to help run your Coffee House on a day‑to‑day basis and support the management team to deliver an amazing guest experience every time, to exceed targets, and engage your team to meet their goals. In return we will invest time and energy towards helping you push your career to the next stage, whatever that looks like for you.

Our superstar Supervisors demonstrate a 'we're all in this together' attitude and confidence in leading the front‑of‑house team with passion and energy. You must drive hospitality and sales whilst engaging your team to be passionate, reliable, outgoing, universal and dutiful. Some previous experience as a Supervisor would be beneficial, especially in a busy environment with a diverse team.

What You Can Expect Your Responsibilities to Be

• Support the management team in the running of a high‑volume and fast‑paced coffee house
• Embody and possess a full understanding of the Trading Post hospitality standards and key points of service
• Consistently deliver great hospitality with huge personality within the hospitality standards framework
• Actively support a busy front‑of‑house team and engage and communicate effectively with an equally busy back‑of‑house team
• Support in the development of front‑of‑house team members and deliver training where required
• Support in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members into your Coffee House
• Be the face of positivity and motivate all team members to deliver their best selves at all times
• Display a smart and professional appearance, always striving to represent Trading Post Coffee Roasters in a positive way

The Skills We are Looking For

• Strong leadership skills
• The drive for continuous development and improvement
• Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with team members and guests
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Dedicated team‑player, leading by example with an 'all in this together' attitude and always striving for excellence
• Excellent time‑management and prioritisation skills

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a copy of your CV alongside your application.

Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this position.

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees.