Hotel F&B Supervisor

DDH Recruitment Ltd; Lavenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

DDH Recruitment Ltd in Lavenham is seeking a Food and Beverage Supervisor to manage day-to-day service across breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar, with a 45-hour week. The role offers live-in accommodation and a permanent, full-time contract in a historic inn setting.

You will oversee restaurant and bar teams, ensure high standards, and coordinate with kitchen, reception and housekeeping. Relevant AA Rosette experience and a valid UK work status are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Food and Beverage Supervisor in an establishment that holds at least one AA Rosette.
• Strong people skills and the ability to lead a team from the front.
• Good knowledge of food, wine, beer and spirits.
• Experience with stock control, rotas and cashing up.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Personal licence is a plus.
• CVs in English (Word or PDF format only).

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant and bar teams during all service periods.
• Brief the team before each shift and keep standards high throughout.
• Greet guests, take care of their needs and deal with any issues on the spot.
• Train new starters and coach the existing team.
• Write and manage the rota to match business levels.
• Control stock, take deliveries and help with ordering.
• Cash up and handle tills accurately at the end of each shift.
• Work closely with the kitchen, reception and housekeeping.
• Follow all food safety, licensing, allergen and health and safety rules.
• Support events and busy periods.

Skills

Strong people skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of food, wine, beer & st

Tools

Rota management

Job description

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Location: Lavenham, Suffolk

Salary: £33,000 per year (based on a 45 hour week)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Live-in: Accommodation available at around £80 per week, all bills included

Reference: DDH1783

Overview

Our client is a historic coaching inn in Lavenham, one of the best preserved medieval villages in England. It has bedrooms, a restaurant and a bar all under one roof.

The Role

You will run the food and beverage service day to day. You will work a 45 hour week across breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar service, including weekends. You will report to the management team and set the standard for the front of house team. Live-in accommodation is available if you want to move to the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant and bar teams during all service periods.
• Brief the team before each shift and keep standards high throughout.
• Greet guests, take care of their needs and deal with any issues on the spot.
• Train new starters and coach the existing team.
• Write and manage the rota to match business levels.
• Control stock, take deliveries and help with ordering.
• Cash up and handle tills accurately at the end of each shift.
• Work closely with the kitchen, reception and housekeeping.
• Follow all food safety, licensing, allergen and health and safety rules.
• Support events and busy periods.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Food and Beverage Supervisor in an establishment that holds at least one AA Rosette.
• Strong people skills and the ability to lead a team from the front.
• Good knowledge of food, wine, beer and spirits.
• Experience with stock control, rotas and cashing up.
• A calm, organised approach when service gets busy.
• Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Personal licence is a plus.
• CVs in English (Word or PDF format only).

What's On Offer

• Salary of £33,000 per year for a 45 hour week.
• Live-in accommodation at around £80 per week, all bills included.
• A permanent, full time position.
• A beautiful historic building in one of Suffolk's best known villages.

If you are a hands-on supervisor who wants a place with real character, we would love to hear from you.