Breakfast Supervisor

Mary Rush Care Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 9,500 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership

Regular socials

Training and development

Job summary

Quarter, Bristol’s favourite independent hospitality group, is looking for a Breakfast Supervisor to lead our morning service at Racks Bar & Kitchen in Clifton. This part‑time role (15 hours per week) offers early starts, a friendly team, and a chance to shape guest mornings.

Typical shifts start around 6:00am on weekdays or 7:00am on weekends, finishing by 10:30–11am. You’ll supervise front‑of‑house, greet guests, assist with seating and orders, and help rota planning while enjoying staff

Qualifications

• Experience in a café, restaurant, or hotel front‑of‑house setting.
• Ability to supervise a small team and maintain service standards.
• Confident and friendly, with a willingness to train and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Supervising breakfast service and leading a small front‑of‑house team
• Welcoming and seating guests, taking orders, and overseeing smooth service
• Supporting and motivating the team to deliver great customer care
• Checking presentation standards and ensuring guests leave happy
• Training and developing new team members
• Liaising with hotel and other teams to maintain communication
• Helping with rotas, breakfast checks, and light admin tasks
• Front of house service for hotel and non‑resident guests

Skills

Front of house

People leadership

Customer service

Morning shift experience

Team motivation

Job description

Join Bristol’s favourite independent hospitality group, Quarter, and lead our morning team at Racks Bar & Kitchen in Clifton as our new Breakfast Supervisor (part time).

Are you a natural people‑person who loves creating great guest experiences and getting your day off to an early, productive start? We’re on the lookout for a friendly, organised, and proactive part time Breakfast Supervisor (15 hours per week) to join the team at Racks and help our guests start their mornings off right!

The Breakfast Supervisor role at a glance:

15 hours per week, typically worked over 4 short morning shifts on a rota basis (finishing mid‑morning)

Pay: £12.80 per hour plus tips

Typical shift timings: starting at approx. 6:00am (weekdays) or 7:00am (weekends). You will usually finish by around 10:30 - 11am

This role offers early starts and early finishes - leaving your afternoons and evenings completely free. Perfect for those balancing other commitments such as study, childcare, or another part‑time role.

About Racks:

Racks Bar & Kitchen is a Bristol institution - known for its buzzing atmosphere, great food, delicious drinks and famously friendly service. Tucked under the Clifton Hotel on St Paul’s Road within historic wine cellars opening onto a stunning outdoor terrace, Racks caters to everyone from brunch fans and Sunday roast lovers to lively groups, local regulars and sports fans looking to catch a football or Rugby game and, of course, guests of the Clifton Hotel!

What You’ll Be Doing as Breakfast Supervisor:

In this role, you’ll take the lead in ensuring our morning service runs smoothly from start to finish. Your typical morning might include:

• Supervising breakfast service and leading a small front‑of‑house team
• Welcoming and seating guests, taking orders, and overseeing smooth service
• Supporting and motivating your team to deliver great customer care
• Checking presentation standards and ensuring all guests leave happy
• Training and developing new team members
• Liaising with the hotel and other teams (including reception and kitchen) to keep communication flowing
• Helping out with rotas, breakfast checks, and some light admin and ordering tasks
• Front of house service for both hotel and non‑resident customers

Perks - what’s in it for you as Breakfast Supervisor?

• Excellent long term progression opportunities (see our people page for some inspiring stories!)
• Quarter Staff discount - this will give you a 20% discount in all our restaurants (plus a 50% discount at Racks between 5pm and 8pm on Fridays!) and will entitle you to fantastic friends and family rates within our hotels
• Employee Assistance Programme (run by Hospitality Action) - 24/7 support, national discounts and other wellbeing advice
• The opportunity to work within an award winning independent hospitality company
• Pension contribution First Bus travel discount (10% off)
• Cycle to work scheme + secure bike storage
• Competitive Gym membership at Anytime Fitness on Queen's Road in Clifton and other local discounts including hairdressers, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Hospitality Rewards scheme and a very handy B&Q + Tradepoint discount
• Regular company socials - Quarter holds regular parties for our staff to say thank you (with free food and a few free drinks!)
• Ongoing training and support

Who We’re Looking For in our next Breakfast Supervisor:

An early riser with heaps of energy and a genuine passion for people and service

A confident leader who believes in leading by example and getting stuck in with the team

Some related experience – this could be within a café, restaurant, or hotel front‑of‑house role, either an existing Supervisor or a strong Front of House Team Member ready to step up or continue building your leadership skills

Reliability, warmth, and an eye for detail are essential, as well as the ability to keep things moving with a smile, even before most people’s first coffee of the day!

Why Join Quarter?

At Quarter, we’re a proudly independent hospitality group with four restaurants and four boutique hotels in Clifton. We care deeply about our teams, and we believe in creating a workplace that’s fun, friendly, and full of opportunity. If you’d like to see the personality behind our places, head to @racksbristol or @quarter_bristol on Instagram.

Closing date for applications: Friday 11th September 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will first be contacted for a short phone interview, followed by a practical trial shift at the venue.

Start your mornings right - with great coffee, great people, amazing food and a great team at Quarter.

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• This job offers 15 hours per week, worked over 4 short morning shifts (6am starts on weekday shifts, 7am starts on weekend shifts). Does this match with your preferences?