Bar and catering supervisors Pay Data UK — 2025

Bar and catering supervisors roles in the UK earn a median of £25,794 per year, equivalent to £13.49 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 8.0% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £19,550 to £40,024 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Bar and catering supervisors roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Bar and catering supervisors

Bar and catering supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of those working in the catering industry, in bars, restaurants and other establishments.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• directly supervises and coordinates the activities of bar, waiting and catering staff
• establishes and monitors work schedules to meet the organisation’s requirements
• liaises with managers and other senior staff to resolve operational problems
• determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet the organisation’s requirements
• reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Entrants will normally have significant relevant work experience. A variety of qualifications in hospitality and catering are available.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.