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Brightside HonitonFull time

Front of House Supervisor

Yarcombe, Devon, EX14 9ND, GBFull time£13.10 to £13.30 per hour + Tips
Front of House Team Member

We're hiring a Front of House Supervisor to be part of the team at Brightside Honiton a local café bar. Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Offering up to £13.30/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff food every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one. This is a great next step for an experienced Front of House Team Leader, Senior Server, or Hospitality Supervisor ready to take the next step in their career!


About the Supervisor Role

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.

As Supervisor you'll be a key part of the team at Brightside Honiton; supporting your managers, leading your colleagues through each shift, and helping make sure every customer leaves happy. If you love the buzz of hospitality, take pride in doing things properly, and want to take your first steps into management, this could be perfect for you.

We're a growing hospitality brand across England and Wales with over 300 sites and real opportunities to develop. We'd love to help you grow.


What's in it For You?

  • Hourly pay + tips. Tips are shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
  • Hourly paid flexible contract, ideal for part-time, full-time, or flexible work seekers. This role is likely to include evening and weekend work
  • Free meal on every shift no matter the length
  • Christmas and Boxing Day off
  • Genuine career development with our career pathways and bitesize training courses
  • 50% discount on food and drinks from day one, including alcohol across all our brands (Lounge, Cosy Club, & Brightside)
  • No uniform policy
  • The most talked-about staff party in hospitality — Loungefest!
  • Long service awards – Vouchers/Extra money
  • Early access to your pay with Wagestream
  • Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity


What You’ll Do

  • Lead from the front during busy shifts, helping the team deliver great service and keep everything running smoothly
  • Support the management team with the day-to-day operation of the lounge, from opening and closing tasks to keeping standards high across the floor
  • Help coach, guide and motivate the team, making sure everyone knows their role and feels confident during service
  • Keep a close eye on the detail, including cleanliness, presentation, food safety, allergens and cash handling processes
  • Step in to handle customer queries or complaints confidently, always aiming to turn a good visit into a great one
  • Play your part in driving sales, managing the bar and pass, and helping create a Lounge that your local community loves coming back to

What We're Looking For

  • Someone who leads by example on the floor and sets the pace for the team around them
  • A natural host who helps create the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes Brightside Honiton feel like a home from home
  • Community-minded — you get to know your regulars, your neighbours, and what makes Stroud tick
  • Comfortable taking ownership of a shift — delegating, managing the pass and bar, and dealing with customer queries confidently
  • Experience in restaurants, bars, cafés or coffee shops — whether as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or a brilliant front of house team member ready for their next step


Ready to Apply?

We want to work with kind people, so if you want to work hard, have fun, and be part of the Loungers ride, we'd love to have you. Click the link to apply, and we look forward to chatting with you! Want to find out more? Check out our socials at @TheLounges

FAQs

Here are some questions that we get during our hiring process. If you have any
additional questions please get in contact with us via recruitment@thelounges.co.uk or
head to your local Brightside and speak to one of the managers.

DO Brightside offer visa sponsorship

Unfortunately due to the current Government requirements we do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

what are the average working hours?

  • For our salaried managers the standard contract is 48 hours a week, with a 40 hour contract also available.
  • For our hourly team all our contracts are offered on a zero hours contract, you will be able to have a realistic conversation about hours during the interview.

do brightside offer work experience?

We can offer work experience, if you are interested please reach out to your local Brightside to see if they are able to support.

DOES BRIGHTSIDE EMPLOY UNDER 18 YEAR OLDS?
  • Yes is the short answer
  • However whilst we do employ under 18s, due to the nature of our business there are some duties that under 18s are not able to perform. Therefore the best thing to do is speak to the manager before applying or during the interview process.
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE TO WORK AT BRIGHTSIDE?
  • Yes and No!
  • If you are applying for one of our hourly positions e.g. Front of House Team Member or Kitchen Assistant then you don’t need experience, you just need a passion for hospitality and a willingness to learn. All training will be provided during your onboarding.
  • However if you are applying for one of our management positions, then yes you will ideally have experience in a similar position.