Exeter School is a leading independent day school in the heart of Exeter, known for its commitment to providing an inspiring education within a supportive community. With a rich history dating back to 1634, Exeter School combines traditional values with modern pedagogical approaches and facilities, creating an environment where students thrive academically and personally.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Café Supervisor to lead our on-site café team at Exeter School. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the daily life of our vibrant school community, ensuring that our café provides high-quality service and a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What you do:
Supervise the day-to-day operations of the café, ensuring smooth service and high standards of hygiene.
Lead, train, and motivate café staff to deliver exceptional customer service.
Manage stock levels, including ordering and inventory control, to minimize waste and enhance profitability.
Develop and update the café menu in collaboration with team members to incorporate seasonal ingredients and student preferences.
Maintain strong communication with school staff, students, and parents to foster a community-focused café environment.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
What you bring:
Previous experience in a supervisory role within a café or hospitality setting.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Passion for customer service and a friendly, approachable manner.
Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and school holidays as needed.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**
*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application
Package Description“Serve incredible food. Share incredible moments”
£12.44 per hour
25 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 14:30
Term Time Only Contract
Location: Exeter School, Victoria Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NS
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**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.
About The CompanyAbout Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
