Restaurant Supervisor - Casual (May - August)

Compass Group; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the UK is seeking a Restaurant Supervisor for the Summer Opera Festival at Glyndebourne. The role involves supervising restaurant service, supporting team members, and ensuring high service standards. Candidates should have prior hospitality experience and strong customer service skills. Flexibility and the ability to lead under pressure are essential. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and various perks, while working in an iconic cultural venue.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly paid tronc

Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station

Free onsite parking

Opportunity in a fine-dining environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and reliable individual with previous hospitality experience.
• Confident leading by example on the restaurant floor.
• Committed to delivering exceptional service to every guest.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day restaurant service.
• Support and motivate front-of-house team members.
• Ensure service standards are consistently met.
• Assist with guest enquiries and feedback.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Strong customer service skills

Leadership on the restaurant floor

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

Restaurant Supervisor - Summer Opera Festival 2026

Glyndebourne Opera House | Sussex

Glyndebourne Opera House, set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, is one of the world's most iconic cultural venues, renowned for its opera, elegant dining, and famous summer picnics.
Dining at Glyndebourne delivers high-quality hospitality across restaurants, bars, private dining spaces and outdoor catering. We are recruiting Restaurant Supervisors to support the front‑of‑house management team in the renowned restaurant led by Chef Steve Groves for the Summer Opera Festival, running from May to August 2026.

This is a casual position, with hours varying week to week based on business needs. During the Festival we operate seven days a week, so flexibility is essential, including weekend work. The role includes supervising day‑to‑day restaurant service, supporting and motivating front‑of‑house team members, ensuring service standards are consistently met, and assisting with guest enquiries and feedback. You will work closely with managers and the kitchen team to help deliver a seamless and memorable dining experience in a high‑profile, fine‑dining environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals with previous hospitality experience and strong customer service skills. You will be confident leading by example on the restaurant floor, able to remain calm under pressure, and committed to delivering exceptional service to every guest.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly paid tronc
• Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station
• Free onsite parking
• The opportunity to take a supervisory role in Chef Steve Groves' restaurant at one of the UK's most iconic cultural venues

Interviews will be held in February 2026.

If your application is successful, we will be in touch at the beginning of February 2026 to invite you to interview.

Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Restaurant Associates is proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to supporting and developing our people.

Apply today and be part of delivering an exceptional summer of dining at Glyndebourne.