At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant team to deliver exceptional food and drink experiences at Brooklands Museum.
- Company: Join the iconic Brooklands Museum, a heritage site celebrating British motorsport and aviation.
- Benefits: Enjoy time off in lieu for bank holidays and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and a supportive team atmosphere await you!
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic environment and create memorable experiences for visitors from around the world.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality, strong leadership skills, and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
About the Role
Brooklands Museum is one of the UK's most iconic heritage sites - the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation. We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Supervisor to help us deliver exceptional food and drink experiences to our visitors every day. Working closely with our Hospitality Managers, you'll play a central role in the day-to-day running of our café, Members' Bar and five function rooms - leading a great team, keeping standards high and making sure every guest leaves with a smile.
What You'll Be Doing
- Overseeing day-to-day operations across our café, Members' Bar and five function rooms - from setup to closedown
- Leading and supporting the front-of-house team during service, setting the tone for great hospitality
- Planning and delivering functions and events, including room setups, staffing and operational coordination
- Providing bar, barista and food service to the highest standards, including cash handling and till operation
- Managing stock rotation, ordering and waste reduction across café and function areas
- Completing daily operational reports and attending weekly staff meetings
- Acting as Museum Duty Manager outside public opening hours when required
- Maintaining rigorous health & safety, food hygiene and licensing standards at all times
What We're Looking For
- A background in café, hospitality or customer-facing food & beverage environments
- Experience leading or supervising a team during service
- A positive, friendly attitude and genuine commitment to great customer service
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and licensing requirements
- Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and varying shifts
- Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Experience in a visitor attraction, museum or heritage environment
- Knowledge of function and events operations
- EPOS and cash handling experience
- Barista skills or interest in coffee and beverage development
Why Join Brooklands Museum?
- Be part of one of the UK's most iconic heritage sites - the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation
- Work in a dynamic, varied environment serving visitors from across the world
- Join a supportive, friendly front-of-house team that takes pride in what it does
- Contribute to creating truly memorable visitor experiences
- Time off in lieu for bank holiday working and opportunities for professional development
How to Apply
Please apply via our recruitment website where you will find the full job description and further information about working at Brooklands Museum. You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your experience could help us in this role and how you meet the requirements of our person specification. Please keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of A4.
Catering Supervisor in Weybridge employer: Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Museum offers a unique opportunity to work at one of the UK's most iconic heritage sites, where you can be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional visitor experiences. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to engage with diverse visitors from around the world, this role as Catering Supervisor promises a rewarding and dynamic environment. Enjoy the benefits of time off in lieu for bank holiday work while contributing to the rich history of British motorsport and aviation.
