Hotel Breakfast Supervisor

The Washington Guest House in Clifton, Bristol is looking for a fun, organised, customer service focussed Breakfast Supervisor to lead their breakfast department. As Breakfast Supervisor, you will be one of the management team within the Washington. This part time role (always morning shifts) would be a great opportunity to combine with another part time job or perhaps studies or freelancing, or other commitments.

Key details for the Breakfast Supervisor position:

• 20-25 hours per week, usually worked over 5 short morning shifts, leaving the rest of your day free for other commitments
• Shift times: 6.30am to around am on weekdays and 7.30am to am on weekends. 
• Reporting to the Hotel Assistant Manager and Hotel Manager
• Managing a team of 2 chefs, 2/3 breakfast waiting team members and 2 kitchen porters.
• £12.50 per hour plus £1000 per annum on-target performance related bonus (paid monthly)
• Working to a rota (that you will write) - 5 short morning shifts per week to include weekend work on rotation.
  

​Key duties for the Breakfast Supervisor position:

• Leading a team of 5/6 people to ensure guests at the Washington have a great breakfast experience 
• Overseeing trials and training new front of house breakfast team members to ensure customer service standards are kept high
• Writing the rota for your department
• Placing food and dry goods orders with approved suppliers
• Keeping the safer food, better business folder up to date - making certain that the kitchen operates within environmental health guidelines all the time
• Holding meetings with your team (inc. chefs) to address any concerns and ensure they are developed and working well together
• Coordinating with the hotel assistant manager, house manager and hotel manager to ensure the Washington runs smoothly 
• Compiling timesheets for your department - submitting them to the hotel manager weekly
  
• Coming up with ideas to further your breakfast team 
• Please note that as breakfast is included in the cost of the hotel stay at the Washington, this role does not involve reconciling or taking payments and orders are taken via paper order pads 

What can we offer you?

• Excellent long term progression opportunities (see our people page for some inspiring stories)
• ​Quarter Staff discount - this will give you a 20% discount in all our restaurants (plus a 50% discount at Racks between 5pm and 8pm on Fridays) and will entitle you to fantastic friends and family rates within our hotels
• ​50% off HowTheLightGetsIn festival tickets for you, your friends and family
• Employee Assistance Programme (run by Hospitality Action) - 24/7 support, national discounts and other wellbeing advice
  
• ​Pension contribution
• ​First Bus travel discount (10% off)
• ​Cycle to work scheme + secure bike storage
• Competitive Gym membership at Anytime Fitness on Queen's Road in Clifton and other local discounts including hairdressers, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Hospitality Rewards scheme and a very handy B&Q + Tradepoint discount
• Regular company socials - Quarter holds regular parties for our staff to say thank you (with free food and a few free drinks)
• Ongoing training and support

Who are we looking for as Breakfast Supervisor? 

You will be an early riser and will be able to bring a smile to the faces of our guests despite the early hour You'll be reliable and trustworthy - this is a role that will see you open up the hotel in the morning so being able to arrive on time, all the time, is crucial.

You'll be a natural leader - able to motivate your team to produce the high quality breakfasts that The Washington has become renowned for

You will also be able to juggle different priorities - there will be natural 'lulls' during service and you'll use this time to get admin work or orders placed so that the department runs efficiently.

Ideally you'll have some front of house experience in a similar environment (hotel, café, restaurant etc) - possibly with some level of responsibility, though that is not a deal breaker

Above all you'll be a great team player, be able to bring some fun to the workplace and be willing to muck in 

Next steps:

If getting stuck into a short shift early doors and freeing up the rest of your day for other commitments sounds up your street, and if you're a natural leader keen to take the reins with a fab team in this successful department, then hit the apply now button and send over your CV and a brief message or cover letter explaining why you're a great fit The closing date for applications is Friday 12th December 2025.

​Successful applicants will be contacted by email initially to arrange a short phone interview. If you are successful at that stage, you'll be invited to a short trial shift at the venue. 

We may close early if the right candidate comes along - so don't wait to apply

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