Vacancy – Café Supervisor

Eric Liddell; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Occupational Sick Pay

Death in Service Scheme

Job Induction and Training

Free PVG Certificate subject toreceipt

Training and support to help you achiv

Job summary

The Eric Liddell Community in Edinburgh is seeking a Café Supervisor to lead our busy community cafe team. You will guide volunteers to deliver high-quality coffee, food and hospitality in a welcoming, four-day-week environment at the heart of the local community.

We value caring, reliability and outgoing personalities with barista and sandwich-making skills, and offer induction, training and a supportive pension and benefits package, including PVG clearance and a chance to grow with the charity.

Qualifications

• Barista and sandwich making skills required.
• Outgoing personality and customer-facing approach required.
• Four-day week arrangement is available.

Responsibilities

• Lead our team of volunteers in the community cafe, delivering high-quality coffee, food and hospitality.
• Create and maintain a warm, welcoming environment for customers, volunteers and visitors.
• Support the cafe operations locally, ensuring smooth service throughout the day.

Skills

Barista skills

Sandwich making

Outgoing personality

Job description

The Eric Liddell Community is a local care charity and community hub in the South West of Edinburgh delivering a range of services throughout the City. Founded in 1980 in memory of Eric Liddell, the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist, our mission is to be at the heart of the community, enhancing health and wellbeing and improving people’s lives.

The Eric Liddell Community is recruiting a Café Supervisor to join our busy community cafe team.

Are you passionate about creating a welcoming community space?
Do you have barista and sandwich making skills?
Do you have an outgoing personality?
Would you like to work in the heart of the community?
Would you like to work a four-day week?

If so, we currently have an exciting job opportunity.
Working locally, you will lead our excellent team of volunteers in the community café delivering the highest quality coffee, food and hospitality and support our warm and inclusive environment where customers, volunteers and visitors feel welcome. Where every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.

If you are caring, reliable, flexible and passionate about good food and great coffee, then you could be who we are looking for!

In return, you will receive:

• 30 days annual leave
• Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Death in Service Scheme
• Job Induction and Training
• Free PVG Certificate subject to receipt of successful application
• Training and support to help you achieve your full potential

If you would like to arrange an informal chat to find out more, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Jill Simon, Community Hub Operations Manager, at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 5pm on 2nd of November 2026.