We're looking for a passionate and customer-focused Retail Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy hospital visitor restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor from a hospitality, catering, retail, or customer service background to take the next step in their career.
Job Description
In this role, you'll lead by example, supporting your team to deliver outstanding service while ensuring high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency. Working within a hospital environment, you'll help create a welcoming space for visitors, patients, staff, and contractors alike.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising the daily operation of the hospital restaurant and café areas.
- Leading, motivating, and supporting front-of-house team members.
- Ensuring excellent customer service is delivered at all times.
- Managing staffing levels and allocating duties throughout service periods.
- Supporting stock control, ordering, and waste management activities.
- Monitoring food quality, hygiene standards, and health & safety compliance.
- Handling customer enquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Assisting with cash handling, till operations, and sales performance monitoring.
- Supporting the Retail Manager in achieving operational and service objectives.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Previous supervisory experience within hospitality, catering, retail, or a customer-focused food service environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety requirements.
- A flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays when required.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
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ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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Retail Supervisor in Coventry employer: ISS UK Limited
At ISS - Livv Workplace, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture that values every team member's contribution. Located in the dynamic Canary Wharf, our flagship workspace is not just a place to work but a hub for creativity and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
