WE’RE HIRING: CAFÉ & DELI SUPERVISOR
The Bedford Cheese Company is looking for a confident, experienced and enthusiastic Café & Deli Supervisor to join our team at The Barn in Cardington.
This is a hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone who enjoys providing excellent customer service, supporting a busy team and getting stuck into every part of the business—from making great coffee to serving customers at our cheese counter.
About the role
As Café & Deli Supervisor, you will help oversee the smooth day-to-day running of both the café and deli. You’ll lead by example, support the management team and ensure that our high standards of service, presentation and cleanliness are maintained throughout every shift.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing consistently high-quality coffees and other drinks
Supporting and developing the barista skills of other team members
Serving customers from our specialist cheese and deli counter
Learning about our cheeses, charcuterie and deli products so you can confidently offer recommendations
Cutting, wrapping, weighing and presenting cheeses to a high standard
Supervising the café floor and coordinating the team during busy services
Allocating daily tasks and helping the team remain organised and motivated
Ensuring every customer receives warm, friendly and efficient service
Operating the till, handling payments and assisting with cashing-up procedures
Receiving deliveries, replenishing stock and monitoring stock levels
Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and presentation
Assisting with opening and closing responsibilities.
Supporting the business during our particularly busy Christmas period
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous supervisory or team-leadership experience within hospitality or retail
- Is a confident and experienced barista
- Leads from the front and is happy to work alongside the team
- Remains calm, positive and organised during busy services
- Has excellent customer-service and communication skills
- Is reliable, punctual and able to take responsibility
- Is keen to develop their knowledge of cheese and specialist deli products
- Has good attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards
- Is flexible and willing to support the needs of a growing independent business
- Holds food-hygiene training or is willing to complete it
Previous cheese or deli experience would be a real advantage, but full product training can be provided. A genuine interest in food and a willingness to learn are essential.
Working hours
This role will follow an alternating-hours schedule.
- An average of around 50–55 hours per fortnight
- Shifts may begin at 8:30am and finish at 4:30pm
- You must be available to work every other weekend
- You will also be required to provide weekend holiday cover for the alternating supervisor as and when needed
- Additional flexibility will be required throughout December, including some late-night working
- You must also be available for occasional ad hoc evening shifts, typically around two to three evenings per month
Please only apply if you can meet the early starts and are able to work every other weekend,
We offer a friendly working environment, varied responsibilities and the opportunity to become a key part of a busy, independent café and specialist cheese business.
To apply, please send us your CV along with a short introduction telling us about your relevant experience, availability and why you would be a great fit for The Bedford Cheese Company.
Pay: £13.25-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
