Supervisor
Must-have:Lead
We are looking for a responsible, hands-on and customer-focused Café Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the café and supervise the service team. The Café Supervisor will ensure smooth day-to-day operations, maintain food and beverage quality, manage staff, provide excellent customer service and support the café in achieving its sales targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily Café Operations
- Oversee the daily opening and closing operations of the café.
- Ensure the café is clean, organised and properly prepared for service.
- Monitor service flow and ensure efficient operations during peak periods.
- Ensure company SOPs and operational procedures are followed.
- Handle day-to-day operational issues and escalate major matters to management.
- Staff Supervision
- Supervise waiters, service crew, baristas, kitchen assistants and other café staff.
- Allocate daily duties and prepare staff schedules where required.
- Conduct pre-shift briefings and communicate promotions, reservations and operational matters.
- Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, grooming and performance.
- Train new employees on service standards and café procedures.
- Motivate the team and maintain good workplace discipline.
- Customer Service
- Welcome customers and ensure a friendly and professional dining experience.
- Handle customer enquiries, requests and feedback.
- Resolve customer complaints professionally and promptly.
- Monitor service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Build good relationships with regular customers.
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Monitor the quality and presentation of food and beverages.
- Coordinate with kitchen and beverage preparation staff to ensure orders are served accurately and on time.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of food and beverages.
- Monitor cleanliness and hygiene of food preparation and service areas.
- Assist with preparation and service during busy periods when required.
- Sales & Business Performance
- Support the café in achieving daily and monthly sales targets.
- Promote menu items, beverages, promotions and special offers.
- Encourage appropriate upselling and cross-selling.
- Monitor daily sales performance and provide feedback to management.
- Support promotional activities and customer retention initiatives.
- Inventory & Stock Control
- Monitor stock levels of food ingredients, beverages, packaging and operating supplies.
- Conduct regular stock checks and assist with stocktaking.
- Ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients.
- Minimise wastage and control unnecessary usage.
- Report low-stock items and coordinate replenishment.
- Cashier & Administrative Duties
- Supervise POS and payment transactions.
- Ensure proper handling of cash and electronic payments.
- Assist with daily sales reconciliation.
- Maintain accurate operational and sales records.
- Prepare basic daily or weekly reports when required.
- Hygiene & Safety
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the café.
- Ensure staff follow food safety and workplace safety procedures.
- Monitor cleaning schedules and ensure equipment is properly maintained.
- Report maintenance, safety or equipment issues to management.
Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in café, restaurant or F&B operations , preferably with supervisory experience.
- Good knowledge of food and beverage service.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Able to lead and motivate a team.
- Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic knowledge of POS systems and inventory control.
- Well-groomed and professional.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.