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Restaurant supervisor

£30,000 - £36,000Full TimePermanentNot specifiedHospitality
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 27 March 2026

Job Description

Motor Isle is a new motor sport themed restaurant in central Douglas. Looking for a confident Restaurant Supervisor to join our team. You’ll support daily service, lead and motivate staff, ensure high standards, and deliver excellent guest experiences. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the Isle of Man or UK. We are not recruiting from overseas and will not issue new entry visas. Candidates currently resident in the Isle of Man or UK who hold valid immigration permission may apply. Where applicable, a Certificate of Employment (CoE) can be supported or transferred in line with Isle of Man immigration regulations. To apply please email a CV and cover letter to: jobs@motorisle.im . Please include “Restaurant supervisor” in the subject line.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i57%

Many routine administrative and scheduling tasks can be automated with restaurant management software, and AI tools can augment inventory, compliance, and training processes. However, core supervisory duties—such as staff motivation, guest complaint resolution, and hands-on service—require human presence, judgment, and social intelligence, limiting full automation. Overall, the role is moderately exposed to AI augmentation but resists full automation due to its people-centric nature.

Task analysis

  • Supervise and motivate restaurant staff during daily service.
  • Ensure high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and guest experience.
  • Handle guest complaints and resolve service issues promptly.
  • Schedule staff shifts and assign duties.
  • Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
  • Train new staff on service standards and procedures.
  • Maintain records for compliance with health, safety, and employment regulations.
  • Assist with food service during peak periods.
  • Support management in budget monitoring and basic financial reporting.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 1223Restaurant and catering managers
O*NET: 11-9051.00 Food Service Managers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Food and beverage service activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £30k
This vacancy
£30,000✓ above median
UK sector median
£15,733
UK sector mean
£19,455
£0£8k£15k£23k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use scheduling apps to optimise shift planning
  • Leverage AI tools for inventory and order tracking
  • Apply digital platforms for streamlined staff training

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
28%5 yrs
45%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 Technology7shifts

Automates staff scheduling and shift reminders

🤖 AI AgentChatGPT for Training

Delivers on-demand staff training modules

💻 TechnologyMarketMan

Manages inventory and supplier orders automatically

Recommendation

Augment role

AI can streamline admin tasks; human skills remain vital for service quality

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate shift scheduling and compliance reminders

Copilot for Teams

Coordinate staff communication and training updates

Power BI

Monitor inventory and sales performance trends

Key Skills

TeamworkAdvancedCustomer and Personal ServiceExpertTime ManagementAdvancedAttention to DetailAdvancedHealth and SafetyIntermediateStakeholder ManagementIntermediateTraining and DevelopmentIntermediateOperations AnalysisIntermediateService OrientationExpertConflict ResolutionIntermediateFood ProductionBeginner

Knowledge Areas

Customer Relationship ManagementFood Preparation and NutritionAdministration and ManagementHealth and Safety ProceduresSales and Commercial SupportReporting and DocumentationTeam Leadership and Collaboration

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningCoordinationManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringSpeakingReading ComprehensionService OrientationCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementActive LearningInstructingJudgment and Decision MakingLearning StrategiesNegotiation

Alternative Career Paths

Restaurant Manager90% match

Oversees all aspects of restaurant operations, including financial management and strategic planning.

Food and Beverage Supervisor (Hotel)85% match

Manages food and beverage service within a hotel setting, coordinating staff and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Catering Manager80% match

Plans and directs catering operations for events and private functions.

Retail Supervisor70% match

Leads a team in a retail environment, focusing on customer service and daily operations.

Training Coordinator (Hospitality)68% match

Develops and delivers training programs for hospitality staff to maintain service standards.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Google DocsMicrosoft WordIntuit QuickBooks

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Staffing Organizational Units
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

0%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

8%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

2/5

Some prep

O*NET Median Salary

£43k

US ref. $54k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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