Job Location
Youth & Play Space, The Vench, Romney Ave, Lockleaze, Bristol BS7 9TD, UK
Location: Youth & Play Space, The Vench, Romney Ave, Lockleaze, Bristol BS7 9TD, UK
Job Type: Temporary, Part-time
Highlighted points for this job
25 hours per week contract, fixed term until 31st March 2027
Responsibilities include supervising café operations and ensuring high food hygiene standards
Opportunities for professional development within Groundwork South
Applications close before 20th October 2026
Café Supervisor
Location: The Vench Corner Café, Lockleaze, Bristol
Contract: 25 hours per week, fixed term until 31st March 2027
Salary: £17,680 (FTE £26,520)
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Groundwork South is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Café Supervisor to join our team at The Vench Corner Café, based alongside The Vench adventure playground and community centre in Lockleaze.
As Café Supervisor, you will help lead the day-to-day running of the café, ensuring excellent customer service, high food hygiene standards, and a welcoming environment for all visitors. You will support Café Assistants, volunteers, and trainees while also working closely with the wider Vench team.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise café operations during shifts.
- Support and guide Café Assistants, volunteers, and trainees.
- Maintain high standards of food and drink preparation, customer service, and cleanliness.
- Operate café equipment, including coffee machines, and train others in their use.
- Assist with stock control, deliveries, and equipment monitoring.
- Support community initiatives and collaborative projects.
You will have
- Previous experience in a café, hospitality, or food service setting.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practices.
- The ability to lead by example and work effectively as part of a team.
This is a great opportunity to join a community-focused café and help create a positive experience for local residents and visitors.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
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In return we offer you
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan and 24 hour Healthline
- Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face-to-face counselling.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out-of-hour activities
- Business travel expenses
We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
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For further information and to discuss the role please contact Hannah Baker at hannah.baker@groundwork.org.uk
Closing date for applications:
Interview date: 20th October 2026
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
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