Supervisor

The Fountain; Chichester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Vibrant work environment

Staff discounts

Team social events

Job summary

The Fountain in Chichester is seeking an energetic Pub Supervisor to lead our front-of-house during busy shifts. This hands-on role offers a clear pathway to an Assistant Manager position for the right candidate with leadership, commercial awareness, and strong operational skills.

You will oversee daily bar operations, manage the floor team, supervise live music nights, and ensure cellar standards, cash handling, and staff development are top notch.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a busy pub or bar environment.
• Comfort working in venues with live music and late nights.
• Confident in wet-led cellar duties, keg/cask changes and hygiene.
• A Personal Licence (APLH) is desirable and training can be provided.
• Strong communication and leadership to keep a team motivated during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and maintain high service speed during peak shifts.
• Coordinate front-of-house during live band nights, managing crowds and safety.
• Maintain cellar standards and high-volume beer quality and stock rotation.
• Handle cash management, till reconciliations and secure opening/closing procedures.
• Train and mentor staff to keep a positive, energetic team.
• Shadow management tasks to prepare for an Assistant Manager role.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Live venue experience

Cellar management

People leadership

Personal Licence

Education

Personal Licence (APLH) desirable

Job description

Job Overview

The Fountain is a vibrant, wet-led pub in the heart of Chichester known for its buzzing atmosphere, community vibe, and standout weekend live music events. We are looking for an energetic, hands-on Pub Supervisorto lead our front-of-house team during busy shifts. This is not just a shift-running role; it is acareer pathway. For the right candidate who proves their leadership, commercial awareness, and operational skills, this position is designed to transition into anAssistant Managerrole.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership: Oversee daily bar operations, manage the floor team, and maintain high standards of speed and customer service during high-pressure shifts.
• Live Music Venue Management: Co-ordinate front-of-house operations during live band nights on Fridays and Saturdays, managing peak crowds, safety, and venue flow.
• Wet-Led Excellence: Maintain top-tier cellar standards, manage high-volume draft beer quality, lines, and stock rotation.
• Financial Accountability: Handle cash management, till reconciliations, and secure opening/closing procedures as a primary keyholder.
• Team Development: Train, mentor, and motivate bar staff to build a positive, energetic team environment.
• Management Shadowing: Step up to support stock audits, ordering, and rota planning to actively prepare for an Assistant Manager role.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: supervisory or team leader experience in a busy, pub or bar environment.
• Event Confident: Experience or a strong comfort level working in venues featuring live bands, and late-night operations.
• Cellar Skills: Confident handling a wet-led cellar, including changing kegs/casks and maintaining strict hygiene standards.
• Credentials: A valid Personal Licence (APLH) is highly desirable but not essential (we can provide training for the right candidate).
• Attributes: A highly organized problem solver with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to keep a team motivated when the bar is three-deep.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• A vibrant, fun working environment centered around live entertainment and community.
• Staff discounts and team social events.