Restaurant Supervisor

The Signet Collection; Alfriston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing opportunities to grow

Wagestream access

28 days’ holiday + birthday off

Staff meals on shift

Discounted rates for staff

Referral bonus up to £300

Job summary

The Signet Collection’s Alfriston property in East Sussex is seeking a professional Restaurant Supervisor to lead the Food and Beverage team. You will motivate staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences, uphold service standards, and embody our luxury hospitality values in a historic village setting.

Ideal candidates will bring prior supervisory experience in premium environments, strong hosting skills, and a passion for food and wine, with a detail‑oriented, approachable demeanor.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a premium hotel or restaurant environment.
• Natural hosting skills and ability to meet service standards.
• Approachable and passionate with a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Motivate your team to deliver an excellent guest experience.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Guest service

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

We are looking for a highly professionalRestaurant Supervisorto join our Food and Beverage team at The Alfriston located in East Sussex.

Our 41-bedroom hotel which has been beautifully redesigned dates to the 14th century and is tucked away in the storybook village of Alfriston where the rolling South Downs meet the winding Cuckmere River.

Our hotel features a stunning function room, The 1554 Brasserie, Godfrey’s Bar, which includes a terrace to enjoy the revamped herb and vegetable plots across the hotel gardens. Our Orangery serves breakfast and afternoon tea daily with views over the rear gardens, and our Signet spa includes a heated outdoor swimming pool with plenty of space to unwind, inside you'll find a steam room, sauna, and intimate treatment rooms.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £300.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - lunches for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, Lion King tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 4.

You will have:

• The ability to motivate your team to deliver an excellent guest experience.
• Proven supervisory experience in a premium hotel or restaurant environment.
• Natural hosting skills, and able to meet our service standards.
• Approachable and passionate with an enthusiastic, positive manner.
• The ability to follow all company rules and regulations relating to Hygiene, Health and Safety.
• The desire to grow and develop your team members.
• A real passion for food & wine.
• An eye for detail.

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!

Compensation: Competitive salary