Join Our Team at Happy Glaze Pottery – Tiverton!
Position: Studio Supervisor
Location: Tiverton
Contract: Part-time, 16 hour contract (with scope for up to around 32 hours for the right person)
Pay: £13 per hour + tips
Availability: Must be able to work at least 1 evening per week (plus an extra evening every other week) and most weekends, with at least 1 Saturday off per month. Sadly, this role isn’t suitable to fit within school hours.
Must be over 18
Start date: Immediate start available
Who We Are
Happy Glaze Pottery is a fun and friendly paint-your-own pottery studio in the heart of Tiverton. We help people of all ages relax, create, and make memories—whether they’re popping in for a chilled painting session, celebrating a birthday, or joining one of our popular themed events. We’re a small independent business with big heart and big plans—and we’re looking for brilliant people to join our team!
About the Role
We’re looking for a confident, reliable, and friendly Studio Supervisor to support the smooth running of our busy studio. You’ll lead shifts, provide excellent hospitality, and help create a welcoming and creative atmosphere for every customer.
This role is perfect for someone with hospitality supervisor experience and barista/bar service skills who wants to bring those talents into a fun, creative environment. An interest or background in creativity, arts, or pottery would be hugely beneficial, helping you thrive in the artistic, hands-on setting we’ve built.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising shifts and supporting the team to deliver a smooth and positive customer experience
- Greeting customers and guiding them through the pottery painting process
- Offering creative tips and encouragement to painters of all ages
- Serving drinks (including cocktails) and cake from our café/bar area
- Managing bookings and taking payments
- Supporting with parties, events, and workshops
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-stocked studio environment
- Glazing pottery and operating the kiln (full training provided)
- Occasionally supporting at external events
You’ll Need To Be
- Experienced in hospitality supervision, barista and/or bar service
- Confident, approachable, and great with people of all ages
- Reliable, energetic, and proactive
- Comfortable leading a small team and also working independently
- Comfortable using an iPhone & iPad for our online reservations diary, customer communications and till system
- Organised, responsible, and able to stay calm under pressure
- Creative-minded or interested in arts/pottery (a big bonus, though not essential)
- Available to work evenings and weekends (with regular Saturdays)
- Happy to muck in wherever needed—flexibility is key in a small business!
The Perks
- £13 per hour plus tips
- Fun, creative, and relaxed work environment
- Staff discount on pottery painting plus friends & family discount
- Staff discount on food and drinks
- Room to grow—opportunities to develop your skills as the business expands
To Apply
Send us your CV and a short introduction about yourself, including why you’d love to work at Happy Glaze. Experience and personality are key! We’d love to hear about your experience, your interests, and why you’d be a great fit for our small, friendly, and creative team!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Are you over 18?
- Please list any specific hours or days you are NOT able to work on a regular basis. Please note this role does include some evenings and weekends
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
