Front of House Team Leader

Stonegate Group; Darwen; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off food and drink

Rewards portal discounts

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Corporate discounts

Dental Insurance

Earned wage access (Stream)

Development programmes

Job summary

Stonegate Group is seeking a Front of House Team Leader for The Bridgewater in Darwen. You will lead and motivate the front of house team to deliver an exceptional guest experience, ensuring smooth service, consistent standards and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

As a successful candidate you will manage shifts, collaborate with the management team and contribute to a lively pub environment with daily food service, late-night trading and events. 18+ required to sell alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the front of house team to deliver an amazing guest experience at Bridgewater.
• Maintain smooth operations and ensure consistent service standards.

Job description

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

Location - Bridgewater

Front of House Team Leader

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Front of House Team Leader who can lead, motivate and encourage the wider team to deliver an amazing guest experience at Bridgewater.

Can you

• Work alongside the management team to bring our shared vision to life.
• Help maintain smooth operations and consistency.
• Foster a warm and welcoming environment where guests feel comfortable and valued.

A Little Bit About Us…

Each pub has its own story, character, and loyal locals, but they all share the same welcoming spirit. Whether it’s top‑not? quiz nights, or DJs keeping the party going, there’s always something happening. At most of our pubs, you’ll find proper pub grub – with big, juicy burgers and classic fish and chips being firm favourites. And when it comes to pouring a cracking pint, we’ve got it nailed. We serve up real value, a great atmosphere, and a pub experience that’s worth every penny. The Bridgewater is centrally located in Darwen, close to Blackburn and a short walk from the train station. We are popular with sports fans, particularly when Blackburn is playing, and have the ability to change the atmosphere with effect lighting and music control. We serve food daily and have a late‑night trade on Fridays and Saturdays with DJs. Our pub can be used for any occasion booking and has rotating specials and quizzes on Sundays.

What's in it for you?

• Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Pubs
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers for Team Leaders
• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
• Stonegate Hotel Discounts
• Flexible working
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages
• Award winning development programmes

To be considered for the Front of House Team Leader position at Bridgewater you must be 18 or over as the roles involves the sale of alcohol.
If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Bridgewater directly.