Front of House Supervisor

WatchHouse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Coffee & Drinks

Free Lunch Every Shift

30% Off All Food

30% Off Retail Coffee

Career Progression

Best-in-Class Training

Job summary

WatchHouse is seeking a Front of House Supervisor to lead daily service across floors and counters, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and smooth operations. You will mentor staff, uphold WatchHouse standards, and embody hospitality excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You will be the first point of contact for guests, delivering warm, knowledgeable service while maintaining cleanliness and product knowledge across WatchHouse offerings.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a restaurant or large coffee shop.
• Strong customer service and hospitality focus.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee floor and counter service to ensure smooth guest experiences.
• Provide welcoming, engaging hospitality as the first point of contact.
• Mentor and support team, delivering WatchHouse standards through training.
• Maintain cleanliness and attention to detail across the House.
• Be a fountain of knowledge on WatchHouse products and standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hospitality/customer service

Team leadership

Job description

Front of House Supervisors are natural leaders with a passion for delivering best-in-class experiences to every guest who walks through our doors. This role is vital to the smooth and efficient running of our Houses. You will oversee floor and counter service in bustling locations, ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence. As the first point of contact for our customers, you’ll embody the WatchHouse Hospitality first ethos - welcoming, knowledgeable, and detail-focused.

Front of House Supervisor, WatchHouse.

Front of House Supervisors are natural leaders with a passion for delivering best-in-class experiences to every guest who walks through our doors. This role is vital to the smooth and efficient running of our Houses. You will oversee floor and counter service in bustling locations, ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence. As the first point of contact for our customers, you’ll embody the WatchHouse Hospitality first ethos - welcoming, knowledgeable, and detail-focused.

Directly reports into: House Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the floor and counter service, ensuring smooth service and exceptional guest experiences during your shift.
• Provide unparalleled hospitality, being the first point of contact for customers and creating a welcoming and engaging environment.
• Working alongside the management team in your House to mentor and support your team, providing guidance, training, and encouragement to deliver WatchHouse standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and attention to detail across the House.
• Be a fountain of knowledge for the team when it comes to WatchHouse products and standards.

Key To This Role

• You live and breathe our Core Values of Passion, Empathy, Diligence and Can Do.
• You are always well presented, adhering to the WatchHouse uniform policy.
• Naturally take charge, inspire confidence in your team, and are proactive in ensuring smooth service.
• You are approachable, reliable, and hardworking.
• A background in supervisory roles within a restaurant or large coffee shop setting
• You have a passion for hospitality and thrive on delivering memorable experiences to every guest.
• You handle the dynamic nature of the role with ease, transitioning between floor and counter service when needed.
• Your friendly demeanor and expertise in WatchHouse coffee and food offerings make you a go-to for both guests and teammates.

What Can You Expect At WatchHouse

• Free Coffee & Drinks – Always – Sip on your favourite drinks, even on your days off.
• Monthly Coffee Gift – Take home 250g of premium WatchHouse coffee every month.
• Free Lunch Every Shift – Fuel up with great food on the house.
• Team Social Budget – Celebrate, connect, and unwind with your team outside of work.
• Annual WatchHouse Party – Our legendary celebration featuring Core Value Awards, and prizes like trips to coffee farms!
• 30% Off All Food – Any House, any time, just for being part of the team.
• 30% Off Retail Coffee – Stock up on your favourite WatchHouse blends whenever you like.
• Work in Beautifully Designed Houses – Join inspiring spaces equipped with industry-leading tools, surrounded by passionate hospitality professionals.
• Supportive Managers – We listen, we care, and we adapt to support your needs.
• Best-in-Class Training – From your first shift, we set you up for success with on- and off-shift development.
• Access to SCA Training – Advance your coffee expertise with recognised industry training (role dependent).
• Off-Shift Induction Experience – Get to know WatchHouse culture with a full day induction in your first two weeks.
• Career Progression That’s Real – With new Houses and growth across the business, your next step is never far away.

Working at WatchHouse.

At WatchHouse, we were born from a passion to do better—driven by diligence, attention to detail, and a genuine care for our craft and our people. We are a people-first business that values individuality, personality, and the unique contributions of every team member. We champion diversity, insist on equality, and foster inclusion as a non‑negotiable part of our culture. Our team thrives in a respectful, collaborative environment where feedback is welcomed, support is mutual, and excellence is pursued together. Guided by our core values—passion, can do, diligence, and empathy— we build meaningful relationships, celebrate contributions, and work with purpose to deliver the Modern Coffee experience.