Food and Beverage Supervisor

Sopwell House; St Albans; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Free staff meals

Parking

Discounted food & beverage

Discounted accommodation & spa

Birthday holiday bonus

Free uniform

Staff rates for global properties

Job summary

Sopwell House is seeking a hands-on Brasserie Supervisor to lead the restaurant team and ensure exceptional dining experiences. The role focuses on daily operations, guest satisfaction, and consistent service quality within a luxury country house setting.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong knowledge of food and beverage, and be comfortable with POS systems. Evening and weekend work is required in this hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a brasserie, restaurant or bar supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of food & beverage products.
• Confident using POS systems with management/reporting features.
• Excellent leadership and organisational abilities.
• Guest-focused, hands-on approach and positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Restaurant Manager and Assistant Manager in daily operations.
• Supervise and train the Brasserie team to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure compliance with all food & beverage policies and standards.
• Lead by example to guarantee memorable guest experiences.
• Coordinate the team to provide seamless, attentive service.
• Drive sales and profitability while elevating guest experience.
• Assist in managing budgets, staff schedules and admin tasks.
• Maintain strict cash handling, stock control and security procedures.

Skills

Brasserie/Restaurant/Bar supervisory

Food & beverage knowledge

POS systems management & reporting

Leadership & organisational skills

Guest-focused, hands-on approach

Evenings & weekends flexibility

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Brasserie SupervisorFull-TimePosition(45 hours)- £31,590.00 + Service Charge

Shifts are between 6.00am and 11.30pm

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose.

We’re looking for a passionate and dynamicRestaurant Supervisorto join the Brasserie family.In this key role, you’ll take the lead in overseeing daily operations, ensuring that every guest enjoys a dining experience that exceeds expectations. If you’re a hands-on leader with strong team management skills and a genuine love for hospitality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Your Role in our Family:

• Assist the Restaurant Manager and Assistant Manager in the smooth day-to-day management
• Supervise, train, and inspire the Brasserie team to consistently deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure compliance with all food and beverage policies, standards and procedures
• Lead by example to guarantee guest satisfaction, ensuring each visit to the Brasserie is memorable.
• Coordinate and direct the team to provide seamless, attentive customer service.
• Drive sales, enhance profitability, and elevate the overall guest experience.
• Assist in managing departmental budgets, staff schedules, and administrative tasks.
• Maintain rigorous standards in cash handling, stock control, and security procedures.

What Makes You the Perfect Fit?

• Previous experience in a brasserie, restaurant or bar supervisory role
• Strong food & beverage product knowledge
• Confidence using POS systems, including management and reporting functions
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• A guest-focused, hands-on approach with a positive attitude
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

The Best Bit:

• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• Free staff meals and parking
• Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa
• 28 days holiday and 1 extra holiday day on your birthday
• 30% discount on Spa treatments and Spa days
• 10% discount on Spa products
• Introduce a friend at work bonus
• Free uniform
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

“Being a part of the Sopwell Family made me think anything was possible in my career”

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.