Hospitality & Premium Area Supervisor & Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Etihad Campus
TYPE
Other
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Team Leadership Bar Operations Guest Experience Safety Compliance Event Management Performance Management Communication Problem Solving

FULL DESCRIPTION

You’ll play a key role in shaping team culture, maintaining high operational standards, and driving performance across service, compliance, and safety. Whether it’s managing the floor during a sold-out event day, developing team members, or overseeing stock and licensing procedures – your focus will be on delivering excellence and building a motivated, service-driven team.

Day to Day Key Responsibilities

  • Team Culture & Leadership – Build a supportive, high-performing team environment with strong collaboration.

  • Team Development – Identify and nurture talent to help team members grow.

  • Performance Management – Hold honest conversations around performance, offer support, and take action when needed.

  • Bar Operations – Oversee the bar team to deliver fast, compliant, high-quality service, including managing licensing, allergen procedures, and legal paperwork.

  • Guest Experience – Ensure every table is checked by management, feedback is handled on the spot, and any serious issues are escalated to the Duty Manager.

  • Safety & Compliance – Maintain a safe, compliant environment through training, coaching, paperwork, and adherence to legal and company standards.

  • Event Setup & Close – Ensure the venue is fully prepared and closed down to a high standard, covering the bar, service stations, and tables.

  • Labour Management – Manage staffing levels to meet demand and control costs, reducing hours when appropriate.

  • Equipment Maintenance – Report any equipment issues promptly using the 24/7 form and notify the Duty Manager of urgent problems.

  • A disciplined and smart worker with the technical skills to produce excellent standards of individual work, and the flexibility and emotional intelligence to be a strong and impactful team player.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience & Skills:

  • Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a hospitality environment (restaurants & bars).

  • Strong understanding of bar operations, licensing, and health & safety compliance

  • Confident handling guest feedback and resolving issues calmly and professionally

  • Comfortable using systems for reporting maintenance and ensuring paperwork is up to date

Leadership & Communication:

  • Leads by example with a positive, hands-on approach

  • Clear, confident communicator — with both team and guests

  • Comfortable giving constructive feedback and holding others accountable

Mindset & Attitude:

  • Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and adaptable

  • Passionate about delivering great guest experiences

  • Takes ownership and sees things through to the finish

  • Detail-oriented, especially around standards, cleanliness, and compliance

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Personal licence holder

  • Experience with events or high-volume venues

Benefits

Complimentary Meals During Shifts – Enjoy free or subsidized meals while you work.
Company Pension Scheme – Secure your future with our competitive pension plan.

Flexible Scheduling – Work shifts that fit your lifestyle and commitments.

Partial Uniform Provided – We supply your work attire for convenience and professionalism.

Inclusive & Diverse Workplace – Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion.

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