Minerva Mill Innovation Centre

WE ARE HIRING: CATERING SUPERVISOR (30 hours per week)

Minerva Mill Innovation Centre, a distinctive business centre in the heart of the market town of Alcester, is looking for a motivated and reliable individual to manage The Bubble, our on-site business café.

The café operates from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. This role is offered on a 30-hour-per-week basis, worked flexibly across a rota. There may also be opportunities for additional hours to support events, annual leave cover, or staff absence.

As part of a dedicated team, you will play an important role in creating a warm, professional, and welcoming environment for our tenants and visitors, while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the café.

Essential Experience
• Previous experience working in a café, restaurant, or catering environment
• Experience in a supervisory or team leader role
• Hands-on involvement in day-to-day operations, including service, cash handling, and stock control
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and professional approach
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and support a small team
• Good organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
• Clear communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Knowledge and Compliance
• Good understanding of food hygiene and food safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene minimum; Level 3 desirable)
• Awareness of health and safety requirements, including allergen management

Personal Attributes
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible in approach to working hours
• Hands-on and willing to support all aspects of the operation
• High standards of cleanliness, presentation, and attention to detail
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• A team player who contributes to a welcoming and professional environment

Desirable (but not essential)
• Barista training or experience
• Experience supporting corporate or private events
• Basic administrative or reporting skills

If you would like to apply for this role, please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].

Please also share this opportunity with your contacts who may be interested.

☀️ Go Nick Go! 🥇

Our very own Nick completed a very warm Shakespeare Half Marathon on Sunday in support of The Shakespeare Hospice and he smashed it!

There’s still time to contribute towards Nick’s GoFundMe, every penny raised goes towards supporting this incredible local hospice which does vital work for families in our community. We’ve shared the link below ⬇️

https://www.justgiving.com/page/nick-irons-4

Well done Nick! 💜 🏃‍♂️