Job Description

Job Title:

Social enterprise supervisor

Location:

Sunny Skies Cafe, Melton Country Park, LE13 1HP

Hours:

37 hours (including weekend shifts)

Salary:

25,974 per annum

Reports to:

Operations manager

Do you have a background in food service?

Are you a great leader?

Are you passionate about helping your community?

If yes,

keep reading!

About Us:

Sunny Skies Enterprise CIC is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to support adults with a learning disability to run their own small businesses in and around Melton Mowbray. Our goal is to enable the people we support to learn new skills, build confidence, make friends, and be a valued and celebrated member of their community. At Sunny Skies, we believe that every person deserves to be a valued and active member of their community. We all have unique skills and talents, and we're here to celebrate them!

We opened the Sunny Skies community cafe in Melton Country Park in 2019. The cafe has grown into a thriving hub for community, work opportunity, and delicious food!

Sounds exciting? Come join us!

Find out more about us by visiting www.wellysworkplace.com and by following us on our socials (search 'meltoncountrypark').

Job summary:

We're looking for a motivated and community-minded

cafe supervisor

to support the running of our wonderful community cafe. This role combines hands-on service with leadership responsibilities. You'll supervise volunteers and staff, ensure excellent customer service, and uphold food safety and hygiene standards. You'll also have the opportunity to work with the wider community to identify ways to attract new visitors and make Sunny Skies cafe a welcoming hub for our community.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision of the Sunny Skies cafe, to include:

Being the senior person on duty at weekends Supervision of cafe staff and volunteers, including coordinating training Ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance at the cafe and our off-site kitchen Monitoring stock levels and assisting in ordering supplies Opening and closing the cafe (as required), including handling cash and reconciling tills
Other duties to include:

Assisting in planning and running community events throughout the year Assisting with social media and other marketing strategies Assisting with the completion of risk assessments Working with the local community to identify new partnership opportunities

About the ideal candidate:

Do these statements sound like you? If you answer yes, apply today!

I am passionate about social change - such as reducing loneliness in my community I have at least 1 year of experience in a cafe, hospitality, or food service environment I have experience in a supervisory or team leader role I have strong customer service and communication skills I can stay calm in stressful situations I can support people with different abilities to learn new skills and gain confidence I am organised, reliable, and able to work independently I am confident using a computer and a smart phone to write documents, send emails, and use basic software. I treat everyone with respect, regardless of their age, gender, race, disability or other characteristics.

Desirable:

Barista experience Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate First Aid certification Experience of working with adults with disabilities

Benefits of joining our team:

Free meals and refreshments while at work Additional annual leave after 3 years of service Option for some remote working Be part of a small supportive team Join regular staff socials Never be bored! We're always busy working on exciting ideas and projects. Make a real positive impact!
If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role and relevant experience to Lauren Stacey, Operations Manager, at lauren@wellysworkplace.co.uk.

The application process will include two stages:

Stage 1 - Telephone conversation to check that you meet our essential criteria

Stage 2 - An in-person interview at our Sunny Skies Cafe (we can be flexible with the date and time).

Do you need adjustments to make the application process accessible? Let us know! We will be happy to discuss your needs. We strive to make our organisation an inclusive and welcoming place where everyone can thrive.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 25,974.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Food service: 1 year (required) Supervising/ team leader: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person