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Food and Beverage Supervisor (1804)

Do you have experience supervising teams in a fast-paced, hospitality setting? Are you passionate about delivering welcoming, high-quality experiences for every visitor?

We are looking for a Food and Beverage Supervisor to support the Food and Beverage Managers in delivering high-quality, memorable experiences across our venues, including cafés, theatre bars, the Rooftop Restaurant, Green Room, and events.

Reporting to the Food and Beverage Manager, key areas of responsibility include: 

• Support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services across all outlets and events.
• Mentor and supervise teams during busy service periods, including pre-show, interval and post-show.
• Deliver welcoming, professional and high-quality visitor experiences at all times.
• Run daily team briefings to communicate key operational updates and expectations.
• Mentor, support, and develop Food & Beverage Assistants and casual team members.
• Respond to operational challenges efficiently, escalating issues where required.
• Oversee stock control, deliveries, and merchandising standards.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and effective use of EPOS systems.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, licensing, and Health & Safety requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will offer:

• Experience supervising teams in a hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.
• A passion for delivering outstanding visitor experiences.
• Confidence working in fast-paced environments and prioritising tasks.
• Good understanding of food, beverage and alcohol service.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence using EPOS systems, tills, and basic IT systems.
• Knowledge of food safety, Health & Safety, and licensing requirements.

This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Stratford upon Avon. Working 40 hours per week, (including some evenings and weekends), 5 days over 7 with 2 days off per week.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 12 July.

The interviews will be in-person and a one stage process, date to be confirmed.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do. 

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

• Artistic/Executive:Executive
• Position Type:Permanent (Full Time)
• Closing Date:12 July 2026
• Salary:£29,036.80 per annum, plus TRONC