Our client in the food and beverage industry is looking for a Restaurant Supervisor to oversee daily front-of-house operations and ensure top-tier customer service. The Restaurant Supervisor will lead and support a team of service staff, maintain smooth dining operations, enforce quality and cleanliness standards, and assist in driving sales and profitability. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of motivating and developing staff to deliver an excellent dining experience.
1. Staff Supervision and Development
- Supervise, schedule, and support servers and other front-of-house staff.
 - Provide ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
 - Foster a positive and productive work environment.
 - Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, and adherence to service protocols.
 
2. Customer Satisfaction
- Ensure guests receive prompt, courteous, and quality service.
 - Handle and resolve customer complaints or concerns efficiently.
 - Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements based on insights.
 - Support repeat business and customer retention strategies.
 
3. Sales and Revenue Support
- Assist in meeting daily and weekly sales targets.
 - Monitor average check sizes and upselling success rates.
 - Encourage staff to promote high-margin menu items and suggestive selling.
 - Track and analyze service metrics to drive performance.
 
4. Inventory and Expense Management
- Monitor inventory levels of dining essentials and supplies.
 - Assist in managing cost of goods sold (COGS) and minimize waste/spoilage.
 - Coordinate with the back-of-house and purchasing team for inventory accuracy.
 
5. Operational Efficiency
- Ensure smooth front-of-house operations, including table turnover and order accuracy.
 - Monitor wait times, kitchen coordination, and dining flow.
 - Drive efficiency through time management and team productivity.
 - Assist the Restaurant Manager in achieving operational goals.
 
6. Quality Control and Service Standards
- Ensure consistency in food presentation and service execution.
 - Enforce cleanliness and hygiene across the restaurant.
 - Monitor employee compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
 - Implement and maintain the Sequence of Service standards.
 
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Customer satisfaction ratings and repeat visits
 - Staff attendance, retention, and productivity
 - Sales growth, upselling rate, and average check size
 - Inventory accuracy, waste control, and COGS
 - Operational metrics (wait times, table turnover, order accuracy)
 - Compliance with health inspections and safety protocols
 
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field (preferred)
 - At least 2 years of experience in the restaurant industry, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role
 - Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
 - Good understanding of front-of-house restaurant operations and customer service
 - Knowledge of food and beverage service standards and menu knowledge
 - Familiarity with basic financial principles such as budgeting and expense monitoring
 - Ability to multitask and remain calm in high-pressure environments
 - Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
 - Flexible schedule availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays