Café Supervisor


Company:	Rothamsted Enterprises Ltd
Salary:	£25,254 to £25,254 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Harpenden, AL5 2JQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Contract: Permanent part-time role, 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,254 pro rata per annum

Are you looking for a customer-facing part-time role in hospitality?

Do you have experience in managing a team?

Do you like interacting with people and providing exceptional customer service?

This could be your next opportunity; join our hospitality team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Café Supervisor to take day-to-day responsibility for the operation of our busy Campus Café.

The Campus Café serves both the Rothamsted community and the wider public, providing high-quality coffee, breakfast, lunch and refreshments in a welcoming environment. Our culture is friendly, supportive, ambitious and customer-focused, with a strong commitment to learning, development and excellence in hospitality.

What you’ll do

Leading from the front, you will supervise café operations, deliver outstanding customer service, prepare exceptional coffee, support food service and ensure the café provides a clean, safe and welcoming environment for all customers.

You will motivate and support team members, coordinate daily service activities, maintain operational standards and help drive continuous improvement across the café.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Operations

Lead café service and supervise team members during daily operations.

Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based coffees, teas and specialty beverages.

Maintain consistent standards of coffee preparation, milk texturing and presentation.

Support food preparation and service while identifying opportunities to increase sales.

Monitor customer flow and ensure efficient service during busy periods.

Resolve customer queries and feedback professionally.

Carry out opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and equipment checks.

Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming café environment.

Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with food hygiene, allergen legislation and health and safety requirements.

Complete cleaning schedules, temperature checks and operational records.

Report maintenance and equipment issues promptly.

Team Leadership

Supervise, motivate and support café team members.

Organise daily workloads and communicate service priorities.

Support the induction and training of new staff.

Work collaboratively with kitchen and hospitality colleagues.

Stock & Equipment

Operate and support colleagues in the use of the EPOS system.

Monitor stock levels and complete stock rotation and replenishment.

Support stocktakes and inventory management.

Ensure café equipment is cleaned, maintained and serviced appropriately.

What we are looking for.

Experienced qualified senior Barista or Café Supervisor managing a small team

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Experience using EPOS/till systems and handling payments.

Good understanding of food hygiene, allergen management and health and safety requirements.

Ability to remain calm and organised during busy service periods.

Positive, proactive and flexible approach to work.

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and willingness to work towards Level 3 Food Safety qualification.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a friendly team at Rothamsted Enterprises, working in a unique environment based on a large campus. If you are passionate about coffee, hospitality and leading teams to deliver excellent customer experiences

What We Offer

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

A chance to contribute ideas and help shape the customer experience.

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free car parking

Ready to take your next step? Apply today.

Interviews commence from the 12th October 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

This vacancy does not meet the Home Office requirements; therefore, please ensure you are eligible or already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

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