Job Description

Job Title:

Cafe & Catering Supervisor (Business Development Focus)

Location:

Saint John, New Brunswick

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Employment Type:

Temporary (6 month term) - with potential to lead to full time

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Job Overview - Join a Cafe with a Mission

Are you ready to do meaningful work in a place where food brings people together?

Come work at a cafe with

purpose at its heart

- where every cup of coffee, every meal served, and every catering event helps build a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.

We're looking for a

Cafe & Catering Supervisor

who's not only passionate about great food and hospitality but also inspired to make a difference. This role combines hands-on leadership with business development and offers the opportunity to help shape future programs like

school food services

that support children and families.

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Your Role in Our Mission

Lead Daily Operations

Assist in overseeing a cafe and catering service, ensuring welcoming customer experiences, smooth workflows, and food prepared to high standards. Train, schedule, and support a team of staff and learners to thrive in a fast-paced, community-centered environment. Maintain top-tier hygiene and food safety practices, manage stock and supplier relationships, and keep things running efficiently day-to-day.

Drive Business Development

Help grow our impact by identifying new catering opportunities, building partnerships, and supporting outreach to local organizations and groups. In partnership, contribute to marketing and communications efforts - from social media to local campaigns - that share our story and expand our customer base. Support menu planning and pricing strategies to balance affordability, sustainability, and financial health.

Contribute to Long-Term Growth

Be part of the team shaping our vision for the future - including exploring

school food programs

that provide nutritious meals to children in our community. Assist in researching local needs, forming partnerships with schools, and partners across the Province in designing a school meal service rooted in equity and care. Bring your ideas and initiative to the table as we grow our impact beyond the cafe walls.
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What You Bring

Experience supervising in a cafe, catering, or hospitality setting (2+ years preferred). A warm, approachable leadership style that supports team growth and strong service. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset - you're someone who sees challenges as opportunities. Strong organizational and communication skills. An interest in social enterprise, community development, or nonprofit food work is a huge plus. Experience or interest in school food services is a bonus.
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Why Join Us?

Work with purpose

in a business that's about more than profit.

Make a difference

in the lives of customers, staff, and the wider community.

Grow with us

as we expand into new areas like school food and social impact catering. Enjoy a supportive team environment, opportunities for leadership, and room to innovate.
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Ready to be part of something meaningful?

Send your CV and a short cover letter to sjlecareers@gmail.com and tell us why you're excited to bring your skills and heart to this.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Paid time off
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person