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Bistro & Events Supervisor

On-site in Exeter·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Exeter
Holiday
20 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

The role

What you'll do

  • Lead the Bistro team during service to ensure an efficient operation and that guest needs are met.
  • Supervise Conference and Events, including setting up and clearing rooms, being main contact during the day, ensuring breakout areas are always refreshed
  • supporting the manager with Scheduling
  • Complete opening and closing duties, including set-up, checks, cleaning, and securing the bar/service areas.
  • Maintain excellent standards of grooming, uniform, and professionalism across the team.
  • Support stock control activities including monitoring levels, completing inventories, and ensuring correct storage/rotation practices (e.g., FIFO).
  • Ensure compliance with safety, security, and hygiene procedures, reporting hazards and incidents appropriately.
  • Assist with training, coaching, scheduling support, and motivating the team-acting as a role model on shift.
  • Handle guest feedback confidently and professionally, resolving issues in the moment where possible.
  • Support effective bar operations including organisation, stock accuracy, and maintaining high standards under pressure.
  • Knowledge Microsoft Office and ideally purchase systems

Job description

The Brand; The Courtyard by Marriott hotel Sandy Park, Exeter is a Hotel which opened in 2022 and is uniquely positioned next to the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Stadium with 250 bedrooms. Whether you are a rugby fan or not - this is destination for talent spotting

The View; A completely unique roof top restaurant & bar venue offering locally sourced fresh produce in Exeter. Distinctly visible from far distances and is synonymous with the service experience provided, it features elegant and spacious seating in a contemporary design.

Kitchen & Bistro; Located on our 3rd floor, this more relaxed dining option caterers for the business guests all day and offers simple dishes using the best local ingredients Devon has offer.

As well as our 2 culinary offerings, we cater for meetings and events whilst hosting elite sports teams, along with bespoke celebrations.

YOUR EFFORTS, OUR APPRECIATION

  • £14.07 per hour, 40 Hours, 5 days a week
  • Service Charge, A Share of the Tronc Paid Monthly
  • Meals - Complimentary Meals in our canteen.
  • Life Insurance - Protection for Loved Ones
  • Holiday - 20 days of holiday + public holidays (Increase over time)
  • Company Pension Scheme - Save for your future.
  • Take Care - Access to our Take Care Emotional Wellbeing Resources & Associate Assistance Service
  • Celebrate - Awards and Recognition Celebrations
  • BenefitHub - Access to further discounts for shopping, cinema tickets, technology and more!
  • Global Marriott Hotel Discounts - Accessible to you and your loved ones, travel the world with Marriott International.
  • Food & Beverage Discounts - 20% Discount in all F&B outlets within Marriott Properties

The Role

We are looking for a confident and guest-focused F&B Supervisor to support the smooth day-to-day running of our 3rd Floor Operations. You will lead by example on shift, ensuring our team delivers a consistently high standard of service, product quality, and presentation-creating memorable moments for every guest.

You'll be hands-on during service, supporting the team, maintaining standards and leading by example. We operate straight shifts with the majority being Evening Shifts with some Breakfast cover. Flexability is key with weekend availability essential.

About You

  • Previous experience in a Restaurant environment, ideally with supervisory or shift-leading responsibility.
  • Experience in Meeting & Events is advantagous.
  • Strong leadership skills with a calm, positive approach-especially during peak service.
  • Excellent guest service skills and the confidence to engage with guests warmly and professionally.
  • Organised, reliable, and detail-focused, with good standards around cleanliness and compliance.
  • Flexibility to work a rota including evenings, weekends and public holidays (as required for hospitality operations).

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Courtyard, we're passionate about better serving the needs of travelers everywhere. It's what inspired us to create the first hotel designed specifically for business travelers, and it's why the Courtyard experience today empowers our guests, no matter the purpose of their trip. We're looking for achievers who are passionate about providing a guest experience that goes above and beyond, enjoy being part of a small yet ambitious team, and love learning how to always improve - all while having fun.

In joining Courtyard, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Hiring process

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  1. Application

  2. Phone screen

    With a Talent Acquisition · Phone call

    An initial conversation about the role and your job history to determine fit.

  3. Interviews

    One or several behavioural interviews, by phone, video or in person depending on the opportunity.

  4. Assessment

    Not every role

    Checks whether your experience and technical skills meet the role's requirements; for some roles it is part of the application, for others it comes between interview stages.

  5. Final review and offer · With a hiring manager

  • Interview questions are behavioural, about your specific experience.
  • Prepare your own questions: candidates are interviewing Marriott too.

About Marriott International

Industry
Hospitality
Founded
1927
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Bethesda, USA
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Location

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