Step into a role where no two days are the same, and where you’ll inspire, motivate, and lead a team delivering smiles (and snacks!) every day!
As the Grass Hoppers Supervisor at our Tingley site, you’ll take the reins of a buzzing catering outlet, ensuring our guests enjoy top-notch service and delicious food in a welcoming, clean, and safe environment.
From managing the day-to-day operations to developing a motivated team and driving sales, you’ll bring your energy, leadership, and passion for people to make every customer visit a memorable one. Plus, you’ll step up to cover the Manager in their absence, making you a vital part of the leadership team.
This is a part-time role, working on average hours per week during our 33.625 peak season (school holidays) and 28.625 hours per week off-peak, including alternate weekends.
What you’ll be doing:
✅ Overseeing the smooth daily running of our busy catering operation
✅ Training, developing, and inspiring your team to deliver first-class service
✅ Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
✅ Keeping on top of stock, placing orders, and reducing waste
✅ Handling rotas, timesheets, and holiday requests to keep everything running seamlessly
✅ Monitoring visitor areas to ensure they stay sparkling clean and welcoming
✅ Leading by example to handle any customer concerns in line with our Values
✅ Motivating the team to smash weekly sales targets
✅ Conducting performance reviews and supporting growth and development
✅ Covering the Manager’s duties during their absence to ensure continuity
✅ Securing and closing down the site to keep everyone safe
✅ Building positive relationships with colleagues across the business
What you’ll bring to the team:
A positive, can-do attitude
Leadership skills to motivate and engage a team
Passion for delivering fantastic customer service
Great time management and organisation skills
A strong sense of accountability and attention to detail
A collaborative approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves
Why Join Our GREAT Team?
A GREAT Place to Work
Friendly, fun, and down-to-earth – we cultivate a positive team spirit every day.
⏰ Work-Life Balance
All roles operate within daytime hours - so your evenings stay yours.
️ Up to 33% Staff Discount
Treat yourself to garden and home favourites (*varies by department/concession).
Free On-Site Parking
Arrive stress-free with plenty of parking.
GREAT Values & Recognition
We live our values and celebrate yours with monthly awards and shout-outs.
Monthly Team Engagement Events
From information sharing to free food – we love bringing the team together.
Enhanced Holiday Allowance
More time off that grows with your length of service.
Grow Your Career
We support your development with company-sponsored training.
Well-being Support to Help You Thrive
Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, funeral concierge, and mental health support – we’re here when you need us.
Pension Contributions
Helping you plant the seeds for a secure future.
Supporting Causes That Matter to Our Team
Through our Kindness Pot, we donate to charities and local causes close to our team’s hearts – planting seeds of kindness in the community.
If you’re ready to lead a brilliant team, step up when it counts, and help create unforgettable moments for our visitors, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and hop into an exciting new role with us at Grass Hoppers Tingley!
We are an independently owned business committed to our vision: to deliver great experiences for all the family. Through retail, food and play offerings in each of our retail destinations, we believe we have created a unique mix of brands that always deliver great experiences for families across multiple sites in Yorkshire.
