Breakfast Supervisor

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel group is looking for a Breakfast Supervisor for their new boutique hotel in Belfast, opening early 2026. The role involves supervising breakfast service, planning staff duties, and ensuring high standards of guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have previous Food & Beverage supervisory experience, excellent leadership skills, and a customer service focus. Join the team and help set new standards for hospitality in Northern Ireland while enjoying competitive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development programmes

Clear career progression pathways

Supportive employee-centric culture

Recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in Food & Beverage, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Excellent customer service skills, standards-driven and well-organised.
• Hands-on leadership with a lead-by-example approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise breakfast service to maintain quality and guest satisfaction.
• Plan and assign tasks for breakfast staff, ensuring development goals.
• Work closely with the kitchen team for buffet preparation and stock control.
• Empower team to handle guest feedback and provide mentoring.

Skills

Food & Beverage supervisory experience

Customer service skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility for different shifts

Job description

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of Belfast’s most anticipated boutique hotel openings.

Who are we

Opening early 2026, The Bedford Hotel Belfast will be a prestigious boutique hotel set within the iconic Scottish Mutual Building in the heart of the city. With 82 beautifully appointed bedrooms, a destination restaurant, café/bar, and exclusive private dining rooms, The Bedford Hotel Belfast will set new standards for hospitality in Northern Ireland.

Role Responsibilities

As Breakfast Supervisor, you will support the Food & Beverage management team to ensure quality service and standards during breakfast service. The key responsibilities of the role will include but not be limited to:

• Daily supervision of breakfast service, ensuring both standards and guest expectations are maintained.
• Supervising the breakfast staffing requirements, planning and assigning tasks, whilst establishing performance and development goals for your team members.
• To work closely with the kitchen team in the preparation of breakfast buffet items, planning ahead to support ordering and stock control.
• To empower the team to be able to handle all guest feedback, provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback.
• Be part of the team with a visible presence on the floor throughout service times to ensure the standards are met.
• To be a welcoming host to our guests, anticipating guest needs whenever possible and reacting to these to enhance guest satisfaction, ensuring all guests expectations are exceeded.
• Deliver effective training and development for your team ensuring all employees are inducted and trained according to Company standards.
• Ensure all procedures & day‑to‑day performance comply with legislative and hotel guidelines e.g. Health & Safety, Food Handling & Hygiene Legislation etc.
• To support in the control of costs through correct stock usage, storage, rotation, par stock levels, purchase order systems and minimising wastage as per Company standards.
• Complete any other reasonable tasks as delegated by your Line Manager.

Key Requirements

• Previous Food & Beverage supervisory experience, preferably within a hotel environment.
• Excellent customer service skills, standards driven, good organisational skills
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands‑on approach and lead‑by‑example work style.
• Flexibility – to enjoy working different shift patterns and seeing the operation on different days of the week including the weekends.

What We Offer:

At The Bedford Hotel, we believe that exceptional service starts with exceptional people. We offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Training and development programmes.
• Clear career progression pathways and leadership opportunities.
• A supportive, employee‑centric culture.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
• Work‑life balance initiatives.

Why Join Us?

Be part of something special: Join the opening team of Belfast’s newest boutique hotel.

Innovate and inspire: Work in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Grow your career: Benefit from professional development opportunities designed to help you thrive.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply now to join The Bedford Hotel Belfast and become part of a team that values excellence, passion, and progress.