Barista Supervisor
hace 2 meses
£14668 anual
Jornada parcial
Bromley
Social Enterprise Coordinator 16 hours per week, Thu-Fri Fixed Term (until October 2 2026) £14,668 per year (£34,379 full time equivalent) Location: Bromley High Street Market Square & Training Centre/Lodge Purpose of the Job: You will coordinate Bromley Mencap’s emerging Social Enterprise pilot, a market‑stall‑based microenterprise cluster (coffee, plants, bikes) designed to create meaningful, structured work experience for adults with learning disabilities, difficulties and neurodiverse conditions. Working two days per week on site, you will lead the full operational cycle: vehicle loading, transport, market setup, supervision of trainee shifts, customer service, cash‑up, and safe pack‑down. You will ensure the pilot delivers high‑quality, person‑centred work experience aligned with the project model, while generating strong social value, generating sales and ancillary service enquiries. You will act as the on-site co-ordinator, job coach and operational lead, ensuring the stall runs safely, efficiently and in line with Bromley Mencap’s values. Main Duties: • Lead full operational day (09:00 - 17:00) including loading, transport, setup, trading, pack down and return., • Set up microenterprise stations (coffee, plants, bikes) and ensure all equipment is safe and functional., • Manage EPOS terminal, float, stock levels and daily consumables. - Conduct safety checks (marquee stability, temperature logs, equipment checks)., • Ensure branding, signage and customer facing materials are displayed professionally., • Supervise 2-4 disabled trainees per day across rotating AM & PM shifts., • Provide structured, confidence‑building coaching in customer service, task rotation, microenterprise skills and workplace behaviours., • Deliver clear briefings at the start of each shift and support smooth changeovers., • Promote independence while ensuring safety, dignity and person‑centred practice. Model high‑quality customer interactions and support trainees to use scripts., • Support volunteers to deliver coffee & drinks service, plant sales and display management and bike sales., • Ensure all microenterprise activities meet safety, hygiene and quality standards., • Identify opportunities to cross‑sell or promote ancillary services (barista training, event catering, garden maintenance, bike repair sessions)., • Provide warm, inclusive customer service that reflects Bromley Mencap values., • Promote the social mission of the enterprise to build community buy in., • Capture enquiries for ancillary services such as barista training, events catering, and off market bookings., • Build positive relationships with market organisers, neighbouring traders and local partners., • Work closely with Employment Services, The Lodge and Training Centre staff to ensure smooth referrals and progression. Other Duties: • To comply with safe working practices as outlined in Bromley Mencap policies and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work., • To report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable., • To comply with GDPR guidance as outlined in Bromley Mencap policy and report any breaches as soon as reasonably practicable., • To be aware of and adhere to Bromley Mencap policies at all times., • To take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year., • To cooperate with other departments to achieve good outcomes for our members., • To attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the post., • To take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills., • To undertake any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of the centre., • To apply the Bromley Mencap values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times., • To protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Bromley Mencap internally and externally., • To commit to, and uphold, the organisational values in all aspects of your work. Person Specification: • Essential Evidence of CPD relevant to supported employment, social enterprise, community engagement or disability inclusion., • Level 2 Food Hygiene (or willingness to obtain)., • Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, difficulties or neurodiverse conditions., • Experience in community‑facing roles, retail, hospitality, microenterprise or market trading., • Experience supervising small groups or delivering structured activities., • Experience maintaining safety, quality and customer service standards., • Understanding of person‑centred practice, reasonable adjustments and inclusive workplaces., • Awareness of food hygiene, basic retail operations and customer service principles., • Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety in community settings., • Strong organisational skills and ability to run a full operational day independently., • Confident supervising disabled adults and delivering on‑the‑spot coaching., • Strong communication and customer service skills., • Ability to manage cash/EPOS, stock and daily reporting., • Able to identify risks early and maintain a safe environment. Empathetic, patient and committed to inclusion., • Motivating, proactive and confident working in public settings., • Calm under pressure with a solution‑focused mindset., • Reliable, organised and able to work independently., • Ability to travel independently to Bromley Market from the Lodge (Rutland House) and Training Centre., • Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather., • Enhanced DBS required., • Full UK driving licence required (for transport)., • Flexibility to support occasional events Reports to: Employment Services Manager You will coordinate Bromley Mencap’s emerging Social Enterprise pilot, a market stall based microenterprise cluster (coffee, plants, bikes) designed to create meaningful, structured work experience for adults with learning disabilities, difficulties and neurodiverse conditions. Working two days per week on site, you will lead the full operational cycle: vehicle loading, transport, market setup, supervision of trainee shifts, customer service, cash up, and safe pack down. You will ensure the pilot delivers high quality, person centred work experience aligned with the project model, while generating strong social value, generating sales and ancillary service enquiries. You will act as the on-site co-ordinator, job coach and operational lead, ensuring the stall runs safely, efficiently and in line with Bromley Mencap’s values. Application process closes on Monday 23rd March 2026 with interviews commencing Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday 1st April 2026 for an immediate start.
