Supervisor in Stevenage

On-site in Stevenage·Full-time·Added 24 days ago (last checked 30 Oct)

PizzaExpress

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Our summary

Salary: £13.75 an hour
Work mode: On-site, Stevenage
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Tuesday 1 December

Skills

Food Safety

PizzaExpress is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Stevenage.

The role

Bring the heat. Lead the shift. Make your mark.

Houston Hot Chicken is all about bold flavour, great people and delivering an unforgettable guest experience. As we continue to grow, we're looking for ambitious Shift Managers to help lead our restaurants and build something special.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive performance, support your team and ensure every shift delivers great food, great service and great results. You'll lead from the front, make decisions with confidence and create an environment where both guests and team members thrive.

What you'll do

Lead and motivate the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
Drive sales performance and maximise opportunities throughout the shift
Take ownership of service, food quality and operational standards
Coach and develop team members through on-the-job support and feedback
Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally
Support the smooth running of the restaurant, making decisions and solving problems as they arise
Ensure food safety, health & safety and company standards are maintained at all times
Manage shift handovers, stock controls and daily operational routines

What we're looking for

Experience in a supervisory, team leader or shift management position
A passion for hospitality, food and delivering brilliant service
Strong leadership and people management skills
Confidence working in a fast-paced restaurant or QSR environment
Commercial awareness with a focus on delivering results
A hands-on approach and a willingness to get stuck in wherever needed
Excellent communication and organisational skills

Why Houston Hot Chicken?

We're building something exciting and we want people who are ready to grow with us. In return, you'll join a fast-moving brand where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your impact is felt every day.

If you're ready to lead with energy, take ownership and help shape the future of one of the UK's most exciting hospitality brands, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring the heat to Houston Hot Chicken.

Hiring process

The careers FAQ names some stages: apply online through the careers site, receive an email acknowledgement, hear back within about 2 weeks, then attend an interview arranged by the talent team or hiring manager. It does not describe a full end-to-end process 1 interview

Candidates must bring evidence of eligibility to work in the UK (or Republic of Ireland for Milano roles) to interview.
New restaurant vacancies are usually advertised about 12 weeks before opening.

About PizzaExpress

PizzaExpress is a casual dining restaurant chain serving handcrafted Italian pizzas, where guests can book a table or order online for delivery or collection. The company operates more than 360 pizzerias and has expanded to 12 markets internationally.

Beyond its restaurants, PizzaExpress sells a cook-at-home range in supermarkets, runs PizzaExpress Live presenting more than 1,500 music shows every year across a number of venues, and launched the PX Records label in early 2023, staying true to its Soho and jazz roots.