Supervisor - Up to £15ph

Shoreditch · On-site

About this role

Grind is a coffee company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across London with cafés, coffee trucks and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery.

Our cafes and coffee shops are the beating heart of Grind, they are where it all began. We're a bustling hub in the heart of London's most iconic places, known for serving our specialty coffee and renowned bottomless brunches.


We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it's through creating the UK's first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we're on a mission to be the world's most sustainable coffee company.

In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic.

We are looking for the next generation of Managers who are passionate about the hospitality industry and progressing their career to join our team. As a Supervisor, we expect the usual stuff on a day-to-day basis, helping to run your site in style and supporting your management team to meet site targets and team goals. In return our senior management team will invest time and energy towards helping you to push your career to the next stage, whatever that looks like for you.

To be eligible for this role, you will need to demonstrate confidence in leading the Front of House floor team. You must drive service and sales, and be the constant face of energy and passion on the floor! We expect previous experience in restaurant management, strong experience in supporting a busy team, and a 'work with the team' approach/attitude at all times.

  • Support the management team in the running of a high volume & fast-paced cafe, coffee shop or coffee truck

  • Possess full understanding of the Grind Steps of Service

  • Deliver exemplary service in line with our procedures

  • Effectively support a busy team of Front of House Floor employees

  • Help to deliver Front of House training & development programs to all floor staff

  • Support in the recruitment and onboarding of new floor employees into the business

  • Motivate all staff and project a positive attitude at all times. 

  • To participate in regular team meetings and in necessary Management meetings.

  • Display a smart and professional appearance, representing the company in a positive manner 


You’ll have.

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Possess excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with colleagues and customers

  • Ability to work well under pressure and use initiative

  • Ability to problem solve and escalate complaints accordingly

  • Dedicated team-player, who strives for excellence and leads by example 

  • Strong time-management and prioritisation skills

Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.

If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Benefits and Perks.

  • NEST Pension: We offer a pension scheme to help you plan for your future.
  • Financial support: access to interest-free, short-term loans when you need them most
  • Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 in tiered bonuses for referring great talent to our team
  • Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online.
  • SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
  • Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations.
  • Friends & Family Discount: Share the love with discounts for your friends and family on our website and at our sites.
  • Meals on Duty: Enjoy one staff meal on shifts over 4 hours, and two staff meals on shifts over 12 hours
  • Social Events: Join us for team social events to connect and have fun.
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible.
  • Wellbeing Allowance: Up to £75 annually to spend on your wellbeing. 
  • Birthday Treat: £20 birthday gift

Grind run a tronc scheme, which is managed by an independent tronc master. Tronc payments are variable and not guaranteed, this number is likely to fluctuate depending on site performance and individual eligibility.

Company at a glance

Grind is on a mission to change the way we drink coffee for the better, making craft coffee accessible to more people in more places, from our cafés to your kitchen. Since opening in 2011, Grind has grown to include cafés, coffee shops, and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery. You can also find our speciality coffee online through our DTC business, in supermarkets all over the UK, in every Soho House around the world, and up 35,000ft on British Airways flights. With ethically-sourced coffee from sustainable farms, home-compostable pods, plastic-free packaging, and our own charity, the Better Coffee Foundation®, Grind is a certified B Corp reshaping modern coffee culture with a brand built on sustainability, community, and craft expertise.

Founded2011
Team Size201-500 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryRestaurants
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Nest Pension
  • Interest-free Short-term Loans
  • Referral Bonus
  • Online Retail Discounts
  • SpectrumLife Employee Assistance Program
  • Crew Card Food and Drink Discounts
  • Friends & Family Discount
  • Meals on Duty
  • Social Events
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
  • Wellbeing Allowance
  • Birthday Treat

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