The Lambing Shed Farm Shop is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Front of House Supervisor to join our busy farm shop café.
We’re looking for someone who genuinely loves hospitality, takes pride in making customers feel welcome and goes the extra mile to create a great experience.
Our café can get very busy, particularly at weekends, so you’ll need to thrive under pressure, stay calm and be happy to lead from the front and get stuck in wherever needed.
We’re expanding the business in 2027, making this an exciting time to join the team, with plenty of opportunity for personal growth, development and progression as we grow.
This is a full-time position with daytime hours only, generally between 8:30am and 5:30pm. Weekend availability and flexibility are essential.
Suited to a candidate with previous Assistant Manager or Supervisor experience in a busy hospitality environment. With up to 180 covers in our new restaurant, proven experience in a similar role is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the Front of House team during busy breakfast, lunch and afternoon services.
- Deliver warm, friendly and attentive customer service, always looking for ways to go the extra mile.
- Hands-on role in supporting and coordinating events, ensuring food quality, service standards and smooth events operations.
- Take orders, serve food and drinks and make coffees to a high standard.
- Keep the team organised and service running smoothly during busy periods.
- Lead by example with a positive, hands-on approach.
- Delegate tasks, support colleagues and help maintain a great team atmosphere.
- Open and close the café and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
- Handle customer queries confidently and professionally.
- Support the Front of House Manager with the day-to-day running of the café.
- Help train and support new and existing team members.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous supervisory or team-leading experience in hospitality is required.
- Experience in food safety and preparation procedures.
- A natural leader who is confident taking responsibility during busy shifts.
- A genuine passion for people and providing friendly, personal service.
- Someone who takes pride in going the extra mile for customers and colleagues.
- Calm and organised under pressure, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- A hands-on, positive and hardworking approach.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Reliable and flexible, with weekend availability.
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and is happy to get stuck in.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, based on experience.
- Daytime hours only — no evening shifts.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Staff discount.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to work with fresh, local food in a beautiful farm shop setting.
- A varied, hands-on role in a busy and growing business.
- Real opportunity for growth and progression as the business expands in 2027.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced hospitality supervisor who loves people, thrives on a busy service and takes pride in going the extra mile for customers, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
