Bar Supervisor

The Crazy Goose; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and drinks when working

50% discount in our restaurants

Birthday off – guaranteed

Additional holiday each year (first 5)

Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible hours

Team incentives & rewards

Job summary

The Crazy Goose in Brighton is seeking an experienced Restaurant & Bar Supervisor to lead a busy restaurant and bar team, and to ensure guests receive an exceptional experience from arrival to departure.

You’ll oversee opening and closing, reservations, stocktakes, cash-ups and guest feedback with confidence, while using your knowledge of food, wine and cocktails to guide the team and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a busy restaurant and/or bar environment.
• Genuine passion for food, wine, cocktails and beverages.
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage and confidence to make recommendations to guests.
• Confident leading a team during busy services and able to motivate staff.
• Open/close the restaurant and manage end-of-day cash-ups.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Eligible to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the restaurant and bar during service.
• Oversee reservations and guest enquiries, ensuring a seamless guest journey.
• Carry out stocktakes, end-of-service cash-ups and compliance with procedures.
• Provide knowledge-based recommendations on food, wine and beverages to guests.
• Support and motivate the team to uphold high standards of service.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality experience

Guest service

Food & beverage knowledge

Communication skills

Shift management

Cash handling

Stock management

Inventory control

Problem solving

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Restaurant & Bar Supervisor to join our team at The Crazy Goose

Our menu brings together bold flavours, the very best seasonal ingredients, and honest cooking over fire. Designed around vibrant small plates made for sharing, our dishes celebrate great produce, generous hospitality, and the simple pleasure of gathering around the table.

Whether you're joining us for lunch, drinks with friends, or a relaxed evening meal, The Crazy Goose is a place to eat well, drink well, and enjoy good company.

Our obsession with going above and beyond is inspired by the Persian concept of "Nooshe jân". Used in a similar way to "bon appetit", it also has a deeper meaning that translates more like "may it nourish your soul". Because the experience we want to create goes way beyond a nice meal. We talk about our drinks, service, and atmosphere because we know they’re as important to customers as our food.

Every detail, from the quality of the ingredients, to the lighting, acoustics, and the pacing of the meal, feeds the feeling of well‑being our customers leave with.

Founded by acclaimed Brighton-based restaurateur Razak Helalat, the Black Rock Restaurants Group comprises Brighton’s The Salt Room, The Coal Shed in London and Brighton, Burnt Orange and most recently, Tutto.

The Role

This role would suit someone who is ambitious, confident and ready to take the next step in their hospitality career. You’ll genuinely love people, food, wine and beverages, and enjoy being at the heart of a busy restaurant and bar.

As a Restaurant & Bar Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the restaurant, leading the team during service and ensuring our guests receive an exceptional experience from the moment they arrive until they leave. You will be in sole charge of the restaurant in the absence of the General Manager.

You’ll be confident taking responsibility for the operation, including opening and closing the restaurant, managing reservations, completing Bar and Restaurant stocktakes, carrying out end-of-day cash-ups and dealing confidently with guest feedback and complaints.

You’ll have excellent knowledge of food, wine, cocktails and beverages, with the confidence to make recommendations and ensure the team are delivering knowledgeable and engaging service.

Your passion, flexibility and positive attitude will mean you’re happy to lead from the front, support your team and go the extra mile to create the kind of experience that keeps guests coming back.

Our Restaurant & Bar Supervisor

• Is a self-motivated, confident and natural team player who thrives under pressure


• Has experience supervising a busy restaurant and/or bar environment


• Has a genuine passion for food, wine, cocktails and beverages


• Has excellent knowledge of food and beverage and the confidence to make recommendations to guests


• Is confident leading a team during busy services and able to motivate and inspire those around them


• Can confidently open and close the restaurant, ensuring all opening and closing procedures are completed correctly


• Is responsible for end-of-day cash-ups, ensuring all cash and payment procedures are accurate


• Can manage reservations, bookings and guest enquiries effectively


• Is confident dealing with guest feedback and complaints, resolving issues professionally and appropriately


• Can complete stocktakes and stock checks, identifying any discrepancies and escalating issues where required


• Has a keen eye for detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards across the restaurant and bar


• Leads by example, maintaining excellent standards of service, presentation and professionalism


• Is able to communicate effectively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service


• Understands the importance of health & safety, food safety, licensing and company procedures


• Is organised and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment


• Makes a professional and positive manner, even under pressure


• Has excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills


• Is flexible and happy to get stuck in wherever needed


• Is eligible to work full-time in the UK

As a Restaurant & Bar Supervisor you will enjoy these benefits:

• A truly competitive pay package


• Free food and drinks when working


• Team incentives, trips and rewards


• Treat yourself, family and friends to 50% discount in any of our restaurants


• Book your birthday off – guaranteed


• An additional day’s holiday every year for the first five years


• We reward Refer a Friend


• Access to our cycle to work scheme


• Flexible hours

By joining Black Rock Restaurants, you will become part of one of the leading restaurants groups.

At Blackrock Restaurant Group we pride ourselves recruiting strong passionate individuals that thrive working in hospitality and being part of an established team. Great progression opportunities available across the group to any future stars from all departments.

If you want to be part of something special then come and be part of the friendliest team in town, we would love to hear from you.

Compensation: Competitive salary