Strid Tea Rooms Supervisor

The Devonshire Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Food & beverage discounts

Spa membership

Estate access

Career development

Event access

Job summary

The Strid Tea Rooms is seeking a friendly Supervisor to join its growing team at the Bolton Abbey Estate. You will lead a small on-site team, help prepare and serve food and drinks, and manage stock while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

You will work closely with the Resident Managers of the Cavendish Pavilion and enjoy excellent staff benefits, flexible working options, and opportunities for career development within The Devonshire Group.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality supervisory experience is welcome but not required.
• Strong customer service and teamwork mindset.
• Flexible approach to working hours in a seasonal, busy venue.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and drinks to customers.
• Order and manage stock; keep the café area tidy.
• Clear tables and ensure cleanliness throughout shifts.
• Lead a small team and work closely with the Resident Managers.

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at The Strid Tea Rooms for a Supervisor.

We are looking for an enthusiastic supervisor to join our small friendly team at our tea rooms, which opened last year and are already gaining a wonderful local and regular following.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hospitality and wants to play a key role in helping a growing business develop and thrive.

Open all year round- you'd be working in a beautiful setting, in the heart of the Bolton Abbey Estate, leading a small team and working closely with the Cavendish Pavilion.

Your duties will be varied and will include preparing and serving food and drinks, the ordering and management of stock, clearing tables, cleaning the Café.

You will be part of a tightknit, friendly team that is very hands on. The role will give the successful candidate great, wide ranging experience in the hospitality business. You will work closely with the Resident Managers of the Cavendish Pavilion.

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits such as:

• Free meals on duty. (When working over 6 hours).


• Generous food and beverage discounts.


• Free membership of The Devonshire Spa.


• Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates.


• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.


• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events.

The right candidate will be professional, customer focused and enthusiastic. You will show passion for the industry and continually strive to improve standards. Previous experience will be welcomed but not required as full training will be given.

Any formal qualifications such as an apprenticeship or an NVQ would be advantageous.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.