Supervisor – The Leytonstone Tavern
Full-time | Permanent | East London
Are you passionate about great hospitality, craft beer, exceptional food and creating unforgettable guest experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, independent environment where no two days are the same?
The Leytonstone Tavern is an award-winning neighbourhood dining pub in East London, known for our welcoming atmosphere, incredible burgers and tacos, legendary Sunday roasts, and dedication to supporting local breweries, independent producers and regenerative farming.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Duty Manager / Supervisor to join our ambitious and growing management team. Working alongside our experienced founders and leadership team, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding service, leading shifts, supporting operations and helping shape the future of an exciting independent hospitality business.
This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a business that celebrates food, drink, events and community, with genuine opportunities for development and progression.
About Us
At The Leytonstone Tavern, hospitality comes first. Alongside our busy restaurant and bar, we host weddings, celebrations, tequila tastings, beer festivals, BBQs and bespoke events, while our award-winning food trucks appear at festivals and events across the summer.
We’re proud members of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, working closely with suppliers focused on high welfare farming and regenerative agriculture, ensuring the best produce reaches our guests.
Recent highlights include:
Award winners at the Street Food Championships
Finalists at the National Burger Awards
As a free-house, we champion:
- Independent breweries and craft beer
- Small producers and artisan wine merchants
- Innovative spirits and independent brands
- Seasonal, high-quality food and drink
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading shifts and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
- Delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Supporting and motivating the team during busy services
- Assisting with stock management and operational controls
- Maintaining high standards across service, cleanliness and safety compliance
- Supporting event delivery and helping create memorable experiences
- Handling customer feedback confidently and professionally
- Working closely with management to help grow the business
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be someone who genuinely loves hospitality and enjoys leading from the front.
You’ll ideally have:
✔ Strong hosting and customer service skills
✔ Minimum 2 years supervisory experience
✔ 4+ years hospitality experience
✔ Experience managing busy services and leading teams
✔ Good understanding of craft beer, wine, cocktails and coffee
✔ Experience with stock management and controls
✔ Excellent communication and leadership skills
✔ A positive attitude, energy and passion for hospitality
What We Offer
✨ A genuinely fun, supportive and ambitious working environment
✨ Real opportunities for career progression and development
✨ Product training, courses and industry learning opportunities
✨ 30% staff discount
✨ Birthday bar tab
✨ Tips and additional earning opportunities
✨ The chance to work with passionate founders and shape an independent business
Salary: Competitive + Tips
Location: East London (in-person)
Schedule: Full-time
If you’re excited by great food, independent drinks, community hospitality and delivering memorable experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and be part of one of East London’s most exciting independent pubs.
Please send your CV to [email protected]
Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
