Careers | Smoke & Rye

BAR SUPERVISOR

VARIOUS SHIFT PATTERNS AVAILABLE COVERING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND LATE NIGHT FINISHES. HOURS AVAILABLE 30+ PER WEEK.

PAY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE FROM £11.66 PER HOUR.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

DO YOU FEEL AT HOME BEHIND A BAR? ARE YOU A DRINKS CONNOISSEUR? DO YOU LOVE WORKING WITH A TEAM THAT STRIVES TO DELIVER THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVERY TIME?

OUR FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM ARE THE LIFE AND SOUL OF OUR RESTAURANT. IT IS YOUR JOB TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO CREATE MEMORABLE MOMENTS FOR OUR GUESTS WHILE MAINTAINING THE GREAT DINING ROOM VIBE SMOKE & RYE IS KNOWN FOR.

WE ARE SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED AND DYNAMIC BAR SUPERVISOR TO LEAD OUR BARS AND MANAGE OUR CURATED SELECTION OF DRINKS. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE STRONG DRINKS KNOWLEDGE WITH A REAL PASSION FOR SOURCING AND SERVING THE BEST PRODUCTS. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A STRONG BACKGROUND IN HOSPITALITY, EXCELLENT LEADERHSIP SKILLS, AND A COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO MANAGE AND MOTIVATE A TEAM, HANDLE CUSTOMER ENQUIRIES WITH EASE, AND ENSURE SMOOTH OPERATION OF THE BARS. THE POSITION REQUIRES PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND IS PERFECT FOR SOMEONE WHO IS LOOKING TO PROGRESS IN THEIR HOSPITALITY CAREER.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

TEAM LEADERSHIP: SUPERVISE AND SUPPORT THE FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM, INCLUDING SERVERS AND BARTENDERS, TO ENSURE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND A POSITIVE DINING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL GUESTS.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: I ALL ABOUT MULTI-TASKING, WHILST ENSURING EVERY INTERACTION WITH GUESTS IS A GREAT ONE FROM THE MOMENT THEY STEP THROUGH THE DOOR TO THE MOMENT THEY LEAVE. OUR FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM ARE VERY WELL VERSED IN OUR FOOD AND DRINK AND HELP GUESTS WITH EASE TO SELECT MENU ITEMS AND MAKE GREAT RECOMMENDATIONS PERFECT FOR THEIR TASTEBUDS. OUR GUESTS' FAVOURITE PART ABOUT COMING TO SMOKE AND RYE IS WHEN THAT PICTURE PERFECT PLATE OF FOOD OR DRINK HITS THE TABLE IN FRONT OF THEM AND OUR FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM ARE THERE TO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE EVERYTHING THEY NEED TO ENJOY THEIR VISIT.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRAINING AND MENTORING NEW STAFF MEMBERS, AS WELL AS CONDUCTING ONGOING TRAINING SESSIONS, AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO HELP TEAM MEMBERS IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS AND PERFORMANCE.
QUALITY CONTROL: ENSURE THAT ALL SERVICE STANDARDS ARE MET, AND THAT THE FRONT OF HOUSE AREAS ARE CLEAN, ORGANISED, AND WELL MAINTAINED.
COORDINATION: WORK CLOSELY WITH THE KITCHEN STAFF AND SERVERS TO ENSURE TIMELY AND ACCURATE DELIVERY OF ORDERS, MANAGING THE FLOW OF ORDERS, AND COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH ALL TEAM MEMBERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: MANAGE SHIFT SCHEDULES, HANDLE CASH TRANSACTIONS, DEPOSITS AND END OF DAY CASHING UP, HANDLING DIARY MANAGEMENT, RESERVATIONS AND PHONE CALLS, STOCK MANAGEMENT, INVENTORY AND GP MANAGEMENT OF WET SALES.
MARKETING & SALES: CONTRIBUTE TO MARKETING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE SALES AND ENHANCE THE DINING EXPERIENCE.
HEALTH & SAFETY: ADHERE TO ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS, ENSURING THAT ALL FRONT-OF-HOUSE PRACTICES COMPLY WITH OUR 5* FOOD HYGIENE STANDARDS.

WHAT YOU'LL GET UP TO

AS SUPERVISOR AT SMOKE & RYE, YOU WILL BE A KEY PLAYER IN OUR FRONT OF HOUSE OPERATIONS, ENSURING THAT OUR GUESTS RECIEVE AN EXCEPTIONAL LEVEL OF RESTAURANT STYLE SERVICE WHICH MATCHES OUR RELAXED LIVELY ATMOSPHERE BUT REMAINS ATTENTIVE BUT NOT OVERBEARING; AND SEAMLESS FROM START TO FINISH.

YOUR TYPICAL DAY FOR A SUPERVISOR AT SMOKE & RYE INVOLVES MOSTLY HANDS ON CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH SOME ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AS WELL AS MANAGEMENT COVER. YOU'LL ALSO HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MANAGING THE CELLAR, MANAGING STOCK, SUPPLIERS, SOURCING NEW PRODUCTS AND DESIGING DRINKS MENUS. THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION AND INCLUDES LATE EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. YOU'LL ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS WITH SHIFT PATTERNS COVERING 4 OR 5 DAYS.

WHY JOIN US

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY DOESN'T JUST APPLY TO THE WAY WE TREAT GUESTS, UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF OTHERS, MAKING THEM FEEL WELCOME, AND FEEDING THE SOUL OF OUR COMMUNITIES EXTENDS TO OUR FAMILY OF TEAM MEMBERS.

OUR BENEFITS WILL GIVE YOU A BIT OF EASE AND SUPPORT. AND, OUR ATMOSPHERE - A MIX OF HIGH SPIRITS AND GOOD HUMOR IS UNMATCHED.

BE PART OF A FRIENDLY AND DYNAMIC TEAM.
OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE CULINARY ENVIRONMENT.
POTENTIAL FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE COMPANY.
COMPETITIVE PAY AND STAFF BENEFITS INCLUDING DISCOUNTS FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
UNCAPPED TIPS, WHICH ARE SHARED EQUALLY WITH THE ENTIRE TEAM BASED ON HOURS WORKED.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CAREER GROWTH WITHIN THE COMPANY.
ONLINE ROSTERING SOFTWARE MAKES IT EASY TO CHECK YOUR SHIFTS, REGISTER YOUR HOURS AND BOOK TIME OFF.
WORK IN A RESTAURANT WITH STELLAR REPUTATIONS AND A 5* FOOD HYGIENE RATING.
ALL POSITIONS COME WITH A 3 MONTH TRAINING PERIOD AND PERFORMANCE BASED PAY REVIEW AFTER 6 MONTHS OF SERVICE.
CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY, NEW YEARS DAY AND SOME BANK HOLIDAYS OFF.
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF STONE OVERLOOKING THE HISTORICAL CANAL AND STAR LOCK, WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PARKING, A LEISURE CENTER, SUPERMARKETS, LOCAL BARS AND COFFEE SHOPS.

MORE INFORMATION

THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION THAT INCLUDES LATE EVENINGS AND WEEKEND SHIFTS.
THE POSITION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 18S DUE TO LATE WORKIMG HOURS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE.
PAY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.
ALL POSITIONS COME WITH A 3 MONTH TRAINING PERIOD AND PERFORMANCE BASED PAR REVIEW AFTER 6 MONTHS OF SERVICE.

IF WE DON’T HAVE ANY VACANCIES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR YOU, DON’T SWEAT IT, WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR HARDWORKING TALENTED PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR EVER GROWING TEAM. IF YOU THINK YOU’RE A GOOD FIT, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! JUST EMAIL YOUR CV USING THE LINK BELOW OR EMAIL US.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO OUR OPENING HOURS YOU WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS AND LATE EVENINGS, PLEASE ENSURE SUITABILITY OF THE HOURS BEFORE APPLYING.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.