Cafe Supervisor(Redeployees Only)

Are you ready to help deliver an ‘out of this world’ catering experience at the iconic Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement?

Jodrell Bank is a vibrant hub for scientific discovery, education and inspiration. As part of a passionate and dedicated team, you’ll play a key role in creating memorable visitor experiences—fuelled by great food, excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere.

We are seeking to appoint a Café Supervisor to support the day-to-day operation of the Discovery Centre’s visitor food and drink offer. This hands-on role is central to ensuring our cafés deliver high-quality service, maintain excellent standards, and contribute to an outstanding visitor experience.

In this role, you will:

• Supervise the daily operation of the Planet Café and First Light Pavilion Café
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure a welcoming, clean and well-presented environment
• Lead by example on the café floor, supporting and motivating front of house team members
• Prepare and serve food in line with food safety and quality standards
• Support the delivery of catering for events, conferences and evening functions
• Assist with stock control, deliveries and maintaining accurate records

You will be an integral part of the Discovery Centre team, working closely with the Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager to ensure the café offer reflects the values and high standards of Jodrell Bank.

You will have experience in a supervisory role within a catering environment and a strong understanding of customer service, food safety and health & safety practices. You’ll be organised, proactive and confident in supporting and motivating a small team in a fast-paced visitor environment.

The normal hours for this role are 28 hours per week, worked across a 7-day operation including weekends, bank holidays and occasional evening events.

The Discovery Centre is rurally located, 20 miles south of Manchester, and applicants will need their own means of transportation in order to travel to and from work.

What will you get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Gareth Dean

Email: gareth.dean@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.