Trainee Assistant Supervisor

JobStart Scheme; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading coffee establishment in Bangor is seeking a reliable individual to fill a temporary role focused on developing leadership skills in a customer-oriented setting. This hands-on position offers genuine opportunities for progression into a supervisory role. Responsibilities include managing the cash drawer accurately, ensuring consistent quality in coffee preparation, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should be interested in the coffee culture and able to work under pressure. Training will be provided, and flexible hours may be available.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash/card drawer with accurate money management.
• Ensure quality coffee making consistently.
• Learn and understand standard business processes.
• Assist with food preparation.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform closing down duties.
• Guide and encourage staff.

Skills

Basic reading and numeracy

Food safety

Interest in the coffee industry

Able to cope under pressure

Job description

Overview

THE EMPLOYER IS: CARGO COFFEE. This role is ideal for someone to develop leadership skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for coffee culture. This is a hands-on development role with genuine progression opportunities into a supervisory position for the right person. Training will include shift leadership, stock control, cash handling, hygiene standards, and customer experience excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash/card drawer with accurate money management.
• Consistency and high quality coffee making.
• Learn standard business processes and understand why we do what we do.
• Food prep.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Close down duties.
• Guide and encourage staff.

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic reading and numeracy.
• Food safety.
• Interest in the coffee industry.
• Able to cope under pressure.

Further Information

The Employer is: CARGO COFFEE. JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information. Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy details: Vacancy ID 1750685; Job Sector Hotel and Catering; Location Co Down Bangor; Salary information: 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour; No. of vacancies: 1; Contract Type: Temporary; Weekly hours: 25; Published date: 16/12/2025; Closing date: 26/01/2026; Worktime: Monday-Sunday 7am-5pm, 5 days out of 7.

Area: Republic of Ireland. Closing date: 20 Dec 2025.

Application Note

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