Restaurant Supervisor

£14.00 per hour + Tronc in Wiston Estate, West Sussex

Full-Time Permanent: 35 Hours per week
Salary: £14.00 per hour + Tronc
Location: Chalk Restaurant

Chalk at Wiston Estate works alongside a Multi award-winning winery set in the heart of the South Downs. Chalk opened in November 2021 at the award winning Wiston Estate vineyard and winery. We are a 50 cover restaurant with private dining and courtyard offering. Chalk holds a TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award and is listed within the Michelin Guide, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Restaurant Supervisor.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Supervisor to join our fine dining team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional to step into a leadership role within a high end, service driven environment.

You will support the Restaurant Manager in delivering exceptional guest experiences, leading the front of house team, and ensuring smooth day to day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise front of house operations during service
• Lead shifts and support pre service briefings
• Deliver outstanding, personalised customer service
• Train, coach, and develop team members
• Handle guest feedback and resolve issues professionally
• Work closely with kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless service
• Support rota management, stock control, and reporting
• Drive revenue through effective upselling and product knowledge

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory role within a fine dining or high end restaurant
• A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional service
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation
• Good knowledge of food, wine, and service etiquette (WSET qualifications are a plus)
• A calm and professional approach in a fast paced environment
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• The ability to drive is essential due to the rural location.

Salary & Benefits

• Excellent tronc of £6-£8k a year on top of wages.
• Staff meals on shift
• Training and development opportunities
• Staff discounts on Wiston Wine and Chalk restaurant
• Career progression within a growing business
• A supportive and professional team environment

Apply Now

If you are passionate about fine dining and ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we would love to hear from you. Please email CV to