Bar & Lounge Supervisor - Live In

Hand Picked Hotels; Daventry; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Service charge

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Discounted stays

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Hand Picked Hotels is seeking a knowledgeable Bar & Lounge Supervisor for Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa. You will oversee dining areas, bars and service spaces to the highest standards, supporting on-floor service and leading the team to deliver exceptional hospitality.

This full-time, permanent role is 40 hours per week across 5 days (weekends on a rota). The starting salary is £14.30 per hour plus service charge and a wide range of colleague benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous food and beverage supervisory experience preferred.
• Passion for hospitality and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining areas, bars and service spaces to the highest standards.
• Lead floor team, assist with supervision and on-floor service.
• Ensure premium food and beverage offerings are presented with care.
• Support delivery of excellent hospitality and consistent service.

Job description

Hand Picked Hotels

Bar & Lounge Supervisor – Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa

Location: Fawsley, Northamptonshire, NN11 3BA

Salary: Starting at £14.30 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

Come and join our Team...

We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Bar & Lounge Supervisor at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Join the team at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, a quintessential English retreat where centuries-old charm meets state-of-the-art wellness.

Here, you’ll be part of a warm and welcoming team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences - from indulgent spa breaks to award-winning dining at Cedar, our renowned 3 Rosette restaurant.

As a member of our team, you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

What will the role involve?

As a Food & Beverage Supervisor, you will help create an exceptional guest experience by ensuring our dining areas, bars, and service spaces are presented and operated to the highest standards. With meticulous attention to detail, you will oversee the smooth delivery of food and drink service, ensure tables are beautifully set, service stations are fully stocked, and premium food and beverage offerings are presented with care and consistency. Your commitment to excellence will contribute to an unforgettable and memorable guest experience. A true team player, you will confidently support the team on the floor, assist with service supervision, and help uphold our reputation for outstanding hospitality and quality service.

This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

Flexible working hours can be accommodated where possible.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.30 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Complimentary spa and gym access (*restrictions apply at some venues).
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

• We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We thrive on excelling together to ensure as a team we deliver service, excellence and consistency, fostering a culture of collaboration, partnership & teamwork.
• You will have passion and pride in delivering exceptional, high-quality, personalised service to ensure our guests experiences are memorable.
• You will have previous food and beverage experience in a supervisory role, with the confidence to lead and inspire a team while also working independently in a fast-paced, busy hospitality environment.

Who we are…

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.

Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.

Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.