Café Supervisor

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Job Title: Café Supervisor

Location: The Irish Centre, 2B Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DS

Hours: 25 hours a month.  09:00 – 15:00 – every Wednesday & last Saturday of the month

Pay: London Living Wage - £13.85 per hour

Start Date: Immediate start

 

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled as appropriate. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

 

About Us: Irish Community Services is a charity offering free, culturally sensitive support and opportunities to the Irish and wider communities in Greenwich, Bexley, and Lewisham. Our community café provides a warm, welcoming space with affordable refreshments, fostering social connection and belonging.

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About the Role: You will lead and support a team of dedicated volunteers, coordinating the café’s daily operations to ensure a welcoming atmosphere, smooth service, and high standards. Responsibilities also include managing petty cash, keeping accurate records, and assisting with light admin tasks, including occasional check-in calls with community members.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support a team of volunteers, offering guidance, encouragement, and training as required.

• Manage petty cash responsibly, keeping accurate daily records of all transactions.

• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards, including completing Level 2 Food Hygiene training if not already held.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the café and kitchen areas.

• Support with light administrative tasks and make occasional check-in calls to community members.

• Create and maintain a warm, inclusive environment - particularly for older visitors who rely on the café for social interaction and connection.

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Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a supervisory role within a café or community setting is desirable.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a friendly, patient, and supportive approach to working with volunteers and members of the elderly community.

• Confident handling petty cash and maintaining accurate records, with strong attention to detail.

• Willingness to complete food hygiene training and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

• Proactive and well-organised, with a flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to support a range of light duties as needed.

 

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, values community, and is passionate about making a positive difference.

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To Apply: Please email your CV, along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re a good fit for the role, to Teresa at teresa@irishcommunityservices.org.uk

Kindly use "Café Supervisor CV Submission" as the subject line of your email.

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