Café Supervisor
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2533319/160135
- Location: Gallery of Modern Art 1, Edinburgh
- Job type: Part Time - Casual
- Salary: £13.75 per hour
- Closing date: 28 August 2026
About the role
As a Café Supervisor at the Gallery of Modern Art, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the café, ensuring excellent customer service, high-quality food and beverage standards, and an efficient, well-organised working environment. To lead and support the team while maintaining company standards for cleanliness, health and safety, and operational excellence.
What We Offer:
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work in a unique and creative cultural space.
- Staff discounts and other perks.
What you'll do
- Supervise and support the café team during daily operations.
- Prepare and serve a wide range of hot and cold beverages to a high standard, demonstrating strong barista skills.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve customer enquiries or complaints professionally.
- Carry out opening and closing procedures, including preparing the café for service, securing the premises, and completing end-of-day checklists.
- Operate the EPOS/till system efficiently, process cash and card payments accurately, and provide excellent cash handling practices.
- Balance tills, complete cash reconciliation, and prepare banking deposits in line with company procedures.
- Support the Assistant Manager with daily operations, staff supervision, stock control, and ensuring operational targets are achieved.
- Assist with training, coaching, and motivating team members to maintain high performance and customer service standards.
- Monitor stock levels.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and company policies at all times.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation throughout the café.
- Support promotional activities and contribute to achieving sales and performance goals.
What you'll bring
- Strong barista and coffee preparation skills.
- Team leadership and staff supervision.
- Opening and closing procedures.
- Cash handling, till operation, and cash reconciliation.
- Excellent customer service and communication.
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Time management and multitasking.
- Food safety and hygiene compliance.
- Ability to support management with daily operational duties and drive team performance.
Why Sodexo?
- £13.75 per hour
- Casual hours
KEY BENEFITS
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Generous leave
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Virtual GP
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Gallery of Modern Art 1, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH43DR
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