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Shift Supervisor, Full-Time Covent Garden Brunch.
WatchHouse - Covent Garden
Shift Supervisor, Full-Time Covent Garden Brunch.
WatchHouse - Covent Garden
Full Time
1 Year Experience
Coins Icon £12.55 / Hour
Shift Supervisor, Full-Time Covent Garden Brunch.
WatchHouse - Covent Garden

Full Time
1 Year Experience
Coins Icon £12.55 / Hour
Skills
Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Customer Service
Description

WatchHouse is a group of specialty coffee Houses located in iconic neighbourhoods across London, Bath and New York. We are dedicated to elevating the coffee experience through our "Modern Coffee" philosophy. We offer premium product in exceptional places with our passionate team to ensure each visit offers more than just coffee—it’s a moment of inspiration. At WatchHouse, every day is an opportunity to enrich lives through our commitment to exceptional quality and heartfelt hospitality. 

We are looking for a Full-Time experienced Supervisor to join our team at WatchHouse Covent Garden. 

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience working in high volume cafes, restaurants or fast service environments, with a passion for leading excellent shifts and delivering the best customer service. 

In short: 
Front of House Supervisors are natural leaders with a passion for delivering best-in-class experiences to every guest who walks through our doors. This role is vital to the smooth and efficient running of our Houses. You will oversee floor and counter service in bustling locations, ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence. Often the first point of contact for our customers, you’ll embody WatchHouse’s welcoming, knowledgeable, and detail-focused ethos. 

Directly reports into: House Manager. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead and oversee the floor and counter service, ensuring smooth service and exceptional guest experiences during your shift. 

  • Provide unparalleled hospitality, being the first point of contact for customers and creating a welcoming and engaging environment. 

  • Working alongside the management team in your House to mentor and support your team, providing guidance, training, and encouragement to deliver WatchHouse standards. 

  • Maintain cleanliness and attention to detail across the House. 

  • Be a fountain of knowledge for the team when it comes to WatchHouse products and standards. 

Key to this Role: 

  • You live and breathe our Core Values of Passion, Empathy, Diligence and Can Do. 

  • You are always well presented, adhering to the WatchHouse uniform policy. 

  • Naturally take charge, inspire confidence in your team, and are proactive in ensuring smooth service. 

  • You are approachable, reliable, and hardworking. 

  • A background in supervisory roles within a restaurant or large coffee shop setting 

  • You have a passion for hospitality and thrive on delivering memorable experiences to every guest. 

  • You handle the dynamic nature of the role with ease, transitioning between floor and counter service when needed. 

  • Your friendly demeanor and expertise in WatchHouse coffee and food offerings make you a go-to for both guests and teammates. 

What can you expect at WatchHouse:  

  

  • Beautiful designed Houses, working on industry leading equipment and fellow hospitality professionals.  

  • Contracted hours every week to give you stability and the ability to plan your personal life.  

  • Empathetic managers who will be flexible on your needs.  

  • Free coffee, tea and WatchHouse made drinks (even on your days off!).  

  • Providing on and off shift training when you join the team to ensure you are set for success.  

  • Access to SCA training (depending on your role).  

  • 250g of free coffee each month.  

  • Access to the Cycle to work scheme.  

  • A day off shift induction within your first two weeks of joining WatchHouse.  

  • Genuine opportunities for career growth within WatchHouse as we continue to grow.  

  • Free lunch on every shift.  

  • A social budget for each location to have fun with your team outside of work.  

  • An invite to the annual WatchHouse Party; including presenting the Core Value Awards and prizes such as a trip to Coffee Farms!  

  • 30% off food in any of our House, any time.  

  • 30% off our WatchHouse  retail coffee, anytime  

  

Working at WatchHouse.  

  

WatchHouse was born from a passion to do better. Diligence and attention to detail are paramount to what we do, we focus on the detail. We strive for perfection. We really care.  

  

We are a people first business, curious and interested in those around us. We treat everyone with respect. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equality is insisted and inclusion expected  

  

A company where we believe in having the right person in the role; personality and individuality at the top of the list of what we are looking for in applications and throughout our hiring process.  

  

We also know that everyone is different, and we value and respect diversity, standing up for equality and standing against any form of discrimination.  

  

Decisions about and the treatment of people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour- these should be assessed against the WatchHouse job description requirements for each individual role.  

  

We are always patient and considerate towards others. Encouraging, approachable and communicating brilliantly. We strive to be the best we can be, by giving and receiving regular and honest feedback in a professional manner.  

  

We plan ahead, prioritise and are mindful and respect the time of others. We complete every task to the best of our ability. Always happy to ask for help, work in cohesion with other people/departments and share successes.  

  

We work to make WatchHouse an environment of trust and comradery, where others are inspired to play their part in working effectively together. Building strong relationships with others and demonstrating positive energy. We recognise and value the contribution of others across the business, working together to deliver the Modern Coffee experience to each and every person touched by our business.  

  

Our four core values - passion, can do, diligence and empathy - are what make WatchHouse who we are. Our decisions are made based on these principles. To grow and succeed at WatchHouse, it is imperative that these values also resonate strongly with you and can drive your ambition in the same way they do ours.   

 

WatchHouse is a group of specialty coffee Houses located in iconic neighbourhoods across London, Bath and New York. We are dedicated to elevating the coffee experience through our "Modern Coffee" philosophy. We offer premium product in exceptional places with our passionate team to ensure each visit offers more than just coffee—it’s a moment of inspiration. At WatchHouse, every day is an opportunity to enrich lives through our commitment to exceptional quality and heartfelt hospitality. 

We are looking for a Full-Time experienced Supervisor to join our team at WatchHouse Covent Garden. 

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience working in high volume cafes, restaurants or fast service environments, with a passion for leading excellent shifts and delivering the best customer service. 

In short: 
Front of House Supervisors are natural leaders with a passion for delivering best-in-class experiences to every guest who walks through our doors. This role is vital to the smooth and efficient running of our Houses. You will oversee floor and counter service in bustling locations, ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence. Often the first point of contact for our customers, you’ll embody WatchHouse’s welcoming, knowledgeable, and detail-focused ethos. 

Directly reports into: House Manager. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead and oversee the floor and counter service, ensuring smooth service and exceptional guest experiences during your shift. 

  • Provide unparalleled hospitality, being the first point of contact for customers and creating a welcoming and engaging environment. 

  • Working alongside the management team in your House to mentor and support your team, providing guidance, training, and encouragement to deliver WatchHouse standards. 

  • Maintain cleanliness and attention to detail across the House. 

  • Be a fountain of knowledge for the team when it comes to WatchHouse products and standards. 

Key to this Role: 

  • You live and breathe our Core Values of Passion, Empathy, Diligence and Can Do. 

  • You are always well presented, adhering to the WatchHouse uniform policy. 

  • Naturally take charge, inspire confidence in your team, and are proactive in ensuring smooth service. 

  • You are approachable, reliable, and hardworking. 

  • A background in supervisory roles within a restaurant or large coffee shop setting 

  • You have a passion for hospitality and thrive on delivering memorable experiences to every guest. 

  • You handle the dynamic nature of the role with ease, transitioning between floor and counter service when needed. 

  • Your friendly demeanor and expertise in WatchHouse coffee and food offerings make you a go-to for both guests and teammates. 

What can you expect at WatchHouse:  

  

  • Beautiful designed Houses, working on industry leading equipment and fellow hospitality professionals.  

  • Contracted hours every week to give you stability and the ability to plan your personal life.  

  • Empathetic managers who will be flexible on your needs.  

  • Free coffee, tea and WatchHouse made drinks (even on your days off!).  

  • Providing on and off shift training when you join the team to ensure you are set for success.  

  • Access to SCA training (depending on your role).  

  • 250g of free coffee each month.  

  • Access to the Cycle to work scheme.  

  • A day off shift induction within your first two weeks of joining WatchHouse.  

  • Genuine opportunities for career growth within WatchHouse as we continue to grow.  

  • Free lunch on every shift.  

  • A social budget for each location to have fun with your team outside of work.  

  • An invite to the annual WatchHouse Party; including presenting the Core Value Awards and prizes such as a trip to Coffee Farms!  

  • 30% off food in any of our House, any time.  

  • 30% off our WatchHouse  retail coffee, anytime  

  

Working at WatchHouse.  

  

WatchHouse was born from a passion to do better. Diligence and attention to detail are paramount to what we do, we focus on the detail. We strive for perfection. We really care.  

  

We are a people first business, curious and interested in those around us. We treat everyone with respect. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equality is insisted and inclusion expected  

  

A company where we believe in having the right person in the role; personality and individuality at the top of the list of what we are looking for in applications and throughout our hiring process.  

  

We also know that everyone is different, and we value and respect diversity, standing up for equality and standing against any form of discrimination.  

  

Decisions about and the treatment of people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour- these should be assessed against the WatchHouse job description requirements for each individual role.  

  

We are always patient and considerate towards others. Encouraging, approachable and communicating brilliantly. We strive to be the best we can be, by giving and receiving regular and honest feedback in a professional manner.  

  

We plan ahead, prioritise and are mindful and respect the time of others. We complete every task to the best of our ability. Always happy to ask for help, work in cohesion with other people/departments and share successes.  

  

We work to make WatchHouse an environment of trust and comradery, where others are inspired to play their part in working effectively together. Building strong relationships with others and demonstrating positive energy. We recognise and value the contribution of others across the business, working together to deliver the Modern Coffee experience to each and every person touched by our business.  

  

Our four core values - passion, can do, diligence and empathy - are what make WatchHouse who we are. Our decisions are made based on these principles. To grow and succeed at WatchHouse, it is imperative that these values also resonate strongly with you and can drive your ambition in the same way they do ours.