Shift Supervisor — Hands-On Leader with Leadership Training

Private Advertiser; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Paid training toward leadership

Career progression

North Adelaide location

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Adelaide seeks a hands-on Shift Supervisor to lead the floor team, serve guests, and ensure smooth service across shifts. This role offers a clear pathway to Assistant or Restaurant Manager and is ideal for a senior waiter or bartender moving into leadership.

You will run shifts, coach staff, manage bookings, handle POS and stock, and uphold RSA, food safety, and WHS standards in a busy restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in restaurant or hospitality; some team leadership preferred.
• Current South Australian RSA certificate required.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Strong communication skills and calm under pressure.
• Confident with POS systems and cash handling.
• Availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts from opening to close, leading pre-service briefings and coordinating the floor, bar and kitchen
• Work hands-on alongside the team, serving guests, running drinks and supporting the floor during quiet periods
• Allocate sections and breaks, coach staff and help train new starters
• Look after guests, manage bookings and table flow, and resolve complaints on the spot
• Handle POS, cash-ups and end-of-shift reporting, and check deliveries and stock
• Uphold responsible service of alcohol, food safety and work health and safety standards

Education

RSA certificate

Job description

Private Advertiser in Adelaide seeks a hands-on Shift Supervisor to lead the floor team, serve guests, and ensure smooth service across shifts. This role offers a clear pathway to Assistant or Restaurant Manager and is ideal for a senior waiter or bartender moving into leadership.

You will run shifts, coach staff, manage bookings, handle POS and stock, and uphold RSA, food safety, and WHS standards in a busy restaurant setting.