Supervisor / Assistant Manager - Bakery Cafe

Full or Part Time

MOR is a growing independent bakery and café business focused on great bakes, seasonal food, thoughtful sourcing and exceptional coffee.

Our Chipping Norton café is one of our smaller sites, with a strong local following and a friendly, community feel. We are looking for a confident and dependable Assistant Manager to help lead the café and support its continued growth.

The role

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being part of service while also taking responsibility for the smooth running of the café.

Working closely with the Site Manager, you will help lead the team, maintain high standards and ensure the café is organised, well staffed and ready for service each day. You will also be comfortable taking charge when the Site Manager is away.

The role is available across four or five days per week, depending on the right candidate.

What you’ll be doing

Leading service

• Help run busy services from the floor
• Set a positive pace and maintain high standards
• Support smooth communication between the counter, coffee and kitchen
• Take responsibility for the site when the Site Manager is away

Supporting the team

• Help train, develop and motivate the team
• Lead by example and create a supportive, accountable culture
• Communicate clearly and address issues early
• Help welcome and onboard new team members

Day-to-day operations

• Support the preparation of rotas and organisation of staffing
• Help manage ordering, stock levels and wastage
• Complete opening, closing and daily operational checks
• Ensure the café is consistently clean, organised and ready for customers
• Maintain food safety, health and safety and company standards

Commercial performance

• Understand the relationship between sales, staffing and labour costs
• Help reduce unnecessary waste and improve efficiency
• Support the Site Manager in achieving the café’s sales and profitability targets
• Look for practical ways to improve the customer experience and site performance

What we’re looking for

• Experience supervising or managing a café, bakery, restaurant or similar hospitality business
• Confidence leading a team and running a service
• Good coffee and barista knowledge
• A calm, organised and practical approach
• Strong communication skills
• High standards and attention to detail
• Someone who takes ownership and is willing to get involved
• Flexibility to work weekends as part of the rota

What you’ll get

• Tips
• Staff discount across MOR Bakery & Kitchen
• Coffee on the house
• Training and opportunities to progress as MOR continues to grow

Apply now

If you enjoy leading, understand what makes a small café run well and want to become an important part of a growing independent business, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short introduction explaining why you would be a good fit for MOR.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £27,350.00 per year

Work Location: In person