We are looking for a Food & Beverage Supervisor to join us at the Old Boathouse restaurant at De Vere Cotswold Water Park. Shifts can include 0900-1730, 1030-1800, 11.00-1930, 1400-2300.
Responsibilities
As a Food & Beverage Supervisor, you will play a key role in the guest journey, leading by example to deliver a warm welcome and exceptional service. You'll support and guide the team while overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the restaurant, remaining hands‑on during service to ensure a friendly, efficient experience with great attention to detail. You will also contribute to driving revenue and enhancing the guest experience by encouraging your team to make thoughtful recommendations, ensuring every visit to the Old Boathouse is memorable.
Qualifications
- Experience in a similar role within a restaurant or hospitality environment, with a passion for delivering high standards of service
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to support, motivate and develop a team
- A positive and proactive approach, with the confidence to lead by example during service
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm and flexible in a fast-paced environment
- A keen eye for detail to ensure every aspect of the guest experience is delivered to a high standard
- A warm, friendly and genuine approach to ensure every guest feels welcome
Benefits & Compensation
- £28,134 Per year
- A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
- Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities, helping you stay in shape and save on costly gym memberships
- An extra paid day off for your birthday, plus a £20 love to shop voucher
- Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle; the 24/7 operation means shift patterns for everyone
- Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
- £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a 50% discount on Food & Beverage
- 31 days holiday each year, increasing annually up to 33 days
- Access to the Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities
- Career progression opportunities, including access to Apprenticeship programmes and study support
- Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling
- Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, granting instant access to pay when needed
- Monthly colleague recognition programme, “You Are De Vere”, culminating in an annual colleague recognition event
- Regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties
- Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for loved ones
About the Company
De Vere Cotswold Water Park is nestled at the edge of the Cotswolds, right in the heart of 180 lakes. The hotel offers stylish accommodation with breathtaking views and has 328 bedrooms and apartments, 15 flexible meeting and event spaces, and 2 large conference and banqueting suites hosting up to 800 guests. With three restaurants and bars, we have a buzzing Food & Beverage team here, but also exciting opportunities across other departments including Conference & Events, Reception/Front of House, Spa & Leisure, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Maintenance. Your commute: we are well served by public transport, and are just 20 minutes from J15 of the M4 and J11A of the M5. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
