Cafe Supervisor
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.40 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ilford, IG4 5LN |
| Company: | Jewish Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3094 |
Summary
At Jewish Care, we are proud to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Jewish people by delivering outstanding social care services that enhance wellbeing and keep people connected to their community.
We are a multi-award-winning organisation, recognised for excellence
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and hands-on Café Supervisor to lead our vibrant catering operations across our campus.
You will be the face of our hospitality service, overseeing the day-to-day running of the Sugar Ronson Café This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will ensure exceptional service delivery to residents, tenants, staff, and external clients within a Jewish environment.
Working closely with the Head Chef and Hospitality Business Manager, you will drive quality, innovation, and customer experience across a diverse and busy operation.
This post is working 35 hours per week. Shift are from 8am to 4pm. There also be will be some evening and Sunday work too when we have events.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and oversee all café, restaurant, and hospitality services across the campus
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and legislative standards
- Manage budgets, purchasing, and cost control to maximise efficiency
- Plan and deliver internal and external events, including quotations and logistics
- Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to meet service needs
- Supervise, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
- Maintain excellent customer service standards through visible leadership
- Manage cash handling and financial procedures in line with policy
- Complete administrative tasks including records, rotas, and reporting
- Represent the service at meetings and contribute to continuous improvement
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality and thrives in a people-focused environment.
You will bring:- Proven experience in catering, hospitality, or a similar leadership role
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate teams
- Solid understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience working in a multicultural environment
- A flexible approach, including availability for events and weekends
- Approachable and engaging
- Organised and detail-focused
- Confident and outgoing – comfortable being the face of the café
- Intuitive with a strong customer-first mindset
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for training and development (including NVQ pathways)
- The chance to work in a meaningful role making a real difference
- Sociable working environment within a respected organisation
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