Cafe Supervisor – Front of House / Hospitality A fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused hospitality professional to lead front of house operations, deliver outstanding customer service, and support a busy café environment with strong team leadership, service excellence, and operational coordination skills. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Restaurant Supervisor, Coffee Shop Manager, Catering Team Leader, Front of House Manager SALARY: £27,052 per annum pro rata Benefits LOCATION: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Minimum 15 hours / up to 22.5 Hours per Week, including weekends JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Front of House Cafe Supervisor to join a busy, customer-focused hospitality team in a thriving visitor destination. This role is ideal for someone with strong front of house experience, team leadership skills, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced café environment. As a Front of House Cafe Supervisor you will take ownership of daily front of house operations, ensuring smooth service delivery, high presentation standards, and a consistently welcoming customer experience across all shifts. You will play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and supporting continued growth. Working as a Front of House Cafe Supervisor you will lead by example, supervising staff, coordinating service, and supporting training to ensure the team delivers high-quality food and drink service. You will also work collaboratively with kitchen and hospitality teams to ensure a seamless service. You will also support stock control, compliance, and event delivery, helping to create a professional, efficient, and customer-focused environment that enhances the overall visitor experience. DUTIES Your duties as a Front of House Cafe Supervisor include: Team Leadership: Supervise front of house staff, delegate tasks, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations Customer Service Excellence: Deliver outstanding customer service, creating a welcoming and professional environment Operational Management: Coordinate daily café operations, ensuring efficient service and workflow Staff Training and Development: Support onboarding and training across service standards, menus, and allergen awareness Stock Control and Inventory: Monitor stock levels, manage deliveries, and minimise waste through effective rotation Financial Administration: Operate POS systems, manage cash handling, and complete accurate end-of-day procedures Service Standards and Presentation: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, layout, and visual presentation Event Support: Assist with catering and hospitality for private events and bookings Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to food hygiene, allergen regulations, and health and safety procedures Team Communication: Deliver clear briefings and maintain effective communication across shifts CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Previous experience supervising or leading a team in a busy customer-facing or hospitality environment Strong customer service skills with a passion for delivering an excellent visitor experience Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support a team Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Excellent communication and organisational skills A proactive, professional, and enthusiastic approach Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive working practices DESIRABLE Experience with barista duties and coffee preparation using commercial machines Knowledge of stock control, inventory management, and POS systems Understanding of food hygiene, allergen awareness, and health and safety standards Experience supporting events or catering services BENEFITS 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with service Pension scheme with employer contributions Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements Enhanced sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Staff discount in shop and café Occasional overtime opportunities Supportive and inclusive working environment APPLY TODAY… By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14668 Part-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk AWD-IN-SPJ