Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 06 September 2026
Reference
COMU04007
We are looking for two enthusiastic, confident and highly organized individuals for the role of Café Supervisor at the Harris. The supervisors work on a 2-week rota which covers Monday – Sunday, with each supervisor working 3 days one week and 4 days the following week.
Free to enter and open to everyone, The Harris is a culturally significant civic building - a place for people to meet, explore ideas and engage with culture in the centre of Preston. After a £19 million restoration bringing together a museum, art gallery and library with blended displays, The Harris hosts major changing exhibitions, cultural events and workshops with nationally significant collections. Since reopening in September 2025, the Harris has received over 320,000 visitors from Preston, Lancashire and across the UK and features in Time Out Magazine Top 20 Best Museums in the UK.
What's the role about?
Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, you will supervise the day-to-day operation of the Harris café so it is commercially successful. With great people skills and supervisory skills, you will provide the highest standards of customer service and care, ensuring the café team meet high standards of food and drink preparation, counter displays and service every day.
This role provides weekend supervisor cover for the Harris, on a rota, with an additional day in the week to support the Harris café team.
What are we looking for?
- Helpful and friendly with a positive attitude
- Customer focused with great communication skills
- Aware of Health & Safety compliance
- Able to lead and support a team daily
- Previous experience of supervising a team in a hospitality setting
- Experience of working to targets
As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including:
- flexi time
- hybrid working
- a minimum of 25 days' annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) pro rata
- family friendly policies
- access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- AVC's
- life assurance scheme
- payment of professional fees
- discounted parking
- bus and rail fares
- a cycle to work scheme
- access to a healthcare insurance scheme
International Sponsorship
– this role is not open to international sponsorship.
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Cafe Supervisor in Harris employer: Preston Partnership
Preston Partnership is an exceptional employer that values its team members by fostering a supportive work culture and providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Located in the heart of Scotland, employees enjoy generous benefits such as a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave, access to a local government pension scheme, and discounted travel options, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
