Bar Restaurant Supervisor - Small Hotel - Duchess of Cornwall

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery & Managed; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub management company in Dorchester is seeking a Shift Leader to join their management team. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £12.90 per hour, a bonus scheme, and extensive career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in hospitality, possess excellent guest service skills, and be committed to fostering a positive team environment. If you are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply today.

Benefits

Pay boosted by tips

Bonus scheme

60% off meals on duty

Career progression opportunities

Lifestyle benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in hospitality operations.
• Ability to manage shifts and maintain safety procedures.
• Strong customer service skills and a passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth opening and closing of the shift.
• Support the GM in developing team skills.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Food and beverage knowledge

Guest service

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Dazzling Duchess - Poundbury Near Dorchester. Built in 2016 by the Duchy of Cornwall but operated as part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of great pubs, the Duchess of Cornwall was named at the direct request of the Prince of Wales and was opened by the then Prince and Duchess. The pub contains artefacts from the Woodhouse family including The Badger glass—the largest hand-blown glass in the world. The building is split into sections over three floors: Bar and the Pantry, the grand central staircase, first floor dining room with its open kitchen, and a beautiful outside terrace.

We have an opening to boost our Leadership team with an immediate start.

Your rewards as a Shift Leader in our management team

• Pay of £12.90 per hour
• A lifestyle benefits package—with extra rewards for exceptional performance
• Pay boosted by a share of tips
• Bonus scheme
• Plenty of scope to show your talent and develop your skills
• Excellent job security and career progression on a clear pathway to GM at H&W
• 60% off meals on duty
• A good work life balance with 5 days working, and a great fun place to work with sustainability at its core
• A warm welcome and all the support you need to succeed – a Sunday Times best places to work company

Apply if you are

• A supervisor or assistant manager who is kind, calm, organized, approachable and able to take responsibility
• An expert with a great knowledge of food and beverage operations and exceptional guest service
• Able to ensure that the shift opening/closing, security and safety procedures are followed
• Well presented and confident with an eye for detail
• Committed and willing to support the GM in developing the skills of team colleagues
• Determined to provide the best possible experience for our guests
• Able to reliably manage the commute, days, evenings and weekends
• A great host who gets a buzz providing hospitality that makes people’s day
• Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent

Previous supervisory experience and knowledge of hospitality operations with a busy food profile and rooms is a big advantage.

If you care about what you do, strive to be the best version of yourself, and thrive in a team, this exciting and rewarding high‑profile role is just for you... apply today.

Keywords: pub management, bar, restaurant, hotel, assistant manager, supervisor, team leader, duty manager, DGM, deputy, shift leader