Supervisor - London
Megan'sThe Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
- Proper breaks
About Megan's
Megan's is a restaurant company. They serve brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Job description from Megan's
Supervisor
Mouthwatering sunshine-inspired dishes made from scratch, stunning Insta-worthy interiors and a career path that genuinely delivers. Sounds great, right? But here's the most important bit: ask anyone at Megan's what their favourite part of the job is and they'll all tell you the same thing: it's the people. We're fun-loving, supportive and make coming to work truly enjoyable and worthwhile.
If you're looking for a place where you can grow, be yourself and work alongside an epic team, then Megan's might just be your perfect match. We're opening new restaurants in fantastic neighbourhoods across the South, so due to our continued growth and expansion we're now looking for a Supervisor for our beautiful site in Megan's on the Lordship (East Dulwich)
What's in it for you?
- Pay
- 13.50 per hour plus fantastic uncapped tronc
- Benefits
- Genuine work/life balance - no late nights
- 33 days paid holiday per year pro rata (including Bank Holidays)
- Access your pay early if needed through Wagestream
- 50% off when visiting with your friends & family
- Amazing team socials
- Long service awards
- All the good stuff you'd expect - auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, free fantastic meals & bottomless drinks on shifts
- Ongoing professional training and development, with real career progression
- Freedom to get involved with new openings
- Opportunity to move between sites and grow with the group
We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Supervisor to join us. You'll be looking after our guests and creating a fantastic atmosphere, as well as helping to train & lead our awesome team. And if you want to progress then we can help you pursue a career in management by developing your skills and knowledge even further. Ideally you'll have previous experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader in a similar full table service environment, but if you've got a different background then don't let that stop you from hitting that apply button!
About us...
- An independently-owned, dog-friendly collection of over 20 neighbourhood restaurants open for brunch, lunch, dinner & cocktails
- Passionate about serving delicious fresh food inspired by the Mediterranean and made with the highest quality ingredients
- Exciting growth plans, meaning amazing opportunities for your career development
- Regular team parties - work hard, play harder!
- A diverse and inclusive company that makes sure everyone is genuinely welcome
- Focused on supporting local charities and really being a force for good in our communities
If you're ready to be part of our amazing team then take the next step in your career and apply to be a Supervisor today!
Megan's Restaurants is equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job insights from Breakroom
Bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisors
Bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day running of their bar or restaurant and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive
What you’ll do as a bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisor
- Plan menus with your chefs
- Organise shifts and rotas for kitchen, waiting and bar staff
- Recruit staff and help to train them
- Plan events like weddings or birthdays
- Manage stock and budgets
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
- Managing people
- Using a computer
Map
London, London
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Megan's pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
50% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Megan's pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
71% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Megan's get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
78% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Megan's pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Megan's do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
88% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Megan's?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 70% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 30% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Megan's worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
41% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Megan's workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
74% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Megan's workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
35% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Megan's?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
71% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Megan's managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
39% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Megan's?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Megan's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
94% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Megan's get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
74% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Megan's?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
53% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Megan's enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
83% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Megan's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
35% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Megan's?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
68% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Megan's?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 38% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do people think Megan's head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
64% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Megan's is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
71% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Megan's employees say about their job
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Best thing
fun tasks- cocktail making etc
good pay
convenient locationWorst thing
quite a lot of hours
not a lot of people to have a chat with etc.Megan's Bar staff, December 2023
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