Restaurant Supervisor

Notcutts Ltd.; Tameside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national garden centre group is seeking a part-time Restaurant Supervisor at their Ashton under Lyne location. This temporary role covers maternity leave, requiring a hands-on manager for the restaurant team, focused on customer service and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for hospitality. Competitive hourly pay, day shifts only, and various employee benefits are part of the offering.

Benefits

30% staff discount

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Parking

Training and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Restaurant Supervisor or similar role in a busy customer facing operation.
• Ability to train and develop a team.
• Financial understanding including P&L.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the restaurant business including staff and customer service.
• Train, lead and develop the restaurant team.
• Drive sales and maximize profitability.

Skills

Customer service focus

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

IT literate

Job description

Overview

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR - Notcutts Ashton under Lyne Garden Centre (OL6 7UB)

Apply Before: 28 February 2026

Part Time Temporary Fixed Term- 30 hours per week - To cover maternity leave. This will include working weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota with the rest of the team.

Competitive rate of pay - up to £12.83 per hour. It is anticipated this 9 month Temporary Fixed Term contract will commence on 2nd March 2026

Notcutts is a family owned National Garden Centre group.

Our restaurants are an important part of our garden centres and a significant reason for our customers to visit. We don't just serve coffee and cake (although our scones and other pastries are freshly made from scratch in-house every day!) We offer a range of freshly prepared dishes, all to exacting brand specifications, which have been created and developed by our very own award winning F&B Director.

We're passionate about the food we serve to our customers and we're equally passionate about our people who serve it. With ambitious plans for the future of our restaurants and with the support from our central F&B team to achieve it, it really is a great time to be joining us.

Our Garden Centre Restaurant is a busy, bright and airy space, providing a great dining experience and serving a comprehensive menu for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, open between 9.00am and 5.00pm - meaning daytime shifts and no late nights.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a driven, motivated, hands-on, and customer service focused Restaurant Supervisor to join and manage our experienced and friendly restaurant team. Candidates should be passionate about what they do and keen to develop and grow their career with Notcutts. Working alongside the Restaurant Manager, you will manage every aspect of the restaurant business, including staff, training, standards, controls, opening and closing, cash handling, and customer service.
• Train, lead, develop, and inspire your team
• Help to control stock, wages and budgets
• Drive sales and maximise profitability
• Work in a hands-on capacity
• Deliver a brilliant customer service experience at all times
• Work to Company targets and KPIs
• Maintain Company systems and procedures

Qualifications

• Experience as a Restaurant Supervisor or Assistant Manager/Café/Catering Supervisor or Assistant Manager, in a busy commercial customer facing operation
• Excellent people, communication, and organisation skills
• The ability to train, develop, and lead people and teams
• Financial and commercial acumen, including P&L
• A positive and outgoing personality and outlook
• Passion and drive to succeed
• Recognise and comply with full industry legislation
• IT literate - working with systems and processes

Benefits / What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Job security and satisfaction
• Work Life Balance - only day time shifts
• 30% staff discount
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Parking
• Training and career opportunities

How to apply

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS FOR THE ROLE PLEASE APPLY TODAY AS WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

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