Front of House Supervisor

Loungers plc; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared across team

Free meal on every shift

50% discount on food & drinks from day

Staff food

Career development

Early access to pay (Wagestream)

No uniform policy

Job summary

Loungers plc is hiring a Front of House Supervisor for Arboro Lounge, a local cafe bar. You’ll lead the team on shifts, support managers, and ensure exceptional service to every guest.

You should bring hospitality experience and a natural hosting style, with a focus on teamwork, guest satisfaction, and smooth operation across opening, service, and closing tasks. This role suits someone ready for the next step in hospitality leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality environments, leading teams during service.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to guide and motivate a team across busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team during shifts to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with opening/closing tasks and maintain high standards.
• Coach and support staff to build confidence and performance.
• Oversee cleanliness, food safety, allergens, and cash handling.
• Resolve customer queries promptly to turn experiences into positives.
• Help manage bar and pass, contributing to lounge's local appeal.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team management

Communication

Job description

We're hiring a Front of House Supervisor to be part of the team at Arboro Lounge a local café bar. Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Offering up to £13.30/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff food every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one. This is a great next step for an experienced Front of House Team Leader, Senior Server, or Hospitality Supervisor ready to take the next step in their career!

About the Supervisor Role

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.

As Supervisor you'll be a key part of the team at Arboro Lounge; supporting your managers, leading your colleagues through each shift, and helping make sure every customer leaves happy. If you love the buzz of hospitality, take pride in doing things properly, and want to take your first steps into management, this could be perfect for you.

We're a growing hospitality brand across England and Wales with over 300 sites and real opportunities to develop. We'd love to help you grow.

What's in it For You?

• Hourly pay + tips. Tips are shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Hourly paid flexible contract, ideal for part-time, full-time, or flexible work seekers. This role is likely to include evening and weekend work
• Free meal on every shift no matter the length
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Genuine career development with our career pathways and bitesize training courses
• 50% discount on food and drinks from day one, including alcohol across all our brands (Lounge, Cosy Club, & Brightside)
• No uniform policy
• The most talked-about staff party in hospitality — Loungefest!
• Long service awards – Vouchers/Extra money
• Early access to your pay with Wagestream
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity

What You’ll Do

• Lead from the front during busy shifts, helping the team deliver great service and keep everything running smoothly
• Support the management team with the day-to-day operation of the lounge, from opening and closing tasks to keeping standards high across the floor
• Help coach, guide and motivate the team, making sure everyone knows their role and feels confident during service
• Keep a close eye on the detail, including cleanliness, presentation, food safety, allergens and cash handling processes
• Step in to handle customer queries or complaints confidently, always aiming to turn a good visit into a great one
• Play your part in driving sales, managing the bar and pass, and helping create a Lounge that your local community loves coming back to

What We're Looking For

• Someone who leads by example on the floor and sets the pace for the team around them
• A natural host who helps create the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes Arboro Loungefeel like a home from home
• Community-minded — you get to know your regulars, your neighbours, and what makes Stroud tick
• Comfortable taking ownership of a shift — delegating, managing the pass and bar, and dealing with customer queries confidently
• Experience in restaurants, bars, cafés or coffee shops — whether as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or a brilliant front of house team member ready for their next step