Posted 11 days ago

Shift Supervisor

Toby Carvery
Pay £12.21 per hour GBP per hour
Location Birmingham

The Breakroom Take

4.3

Rated 4.3 out of 10, based on 357 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About Toby Carvery

Toby Carvery is a restaurant chain. They are known for serving carvery and roast dinners.

Job description from Toby Carvery

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As Shift Supervisor at Toby Carvery - Kings Norton, you’ll give a warm welcome to everyone who visits. With a passion for great service and training great people, you’ll lead a team that keeps our guests coming back for more.

Join us at Toby Carvery, they don’t call us the ‘home of the roast’ for nothing! Our Toby Carvery family make every visit personal; we love having fun and we truly care about making great memories for our guests. If you love Yorkies as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
  • Flexible shifts - to fit around you.
  • Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
  • 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
  • Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
  • Never a dull moment – fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
  • Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS SHIFT SUPERVISOR YOU’LL…
  • Be part of the day-to-day running of the site: acting as a host, serving guests and confidently lead your team
  • Be a shift leader
  • Be a role model for your teams, helping with their training
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety

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

Birmingham

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What employees say

Pay

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  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Toby Carvery pay team leaders enough to live on?

    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 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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 £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Toby Carvery pay team leaders market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    57% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do team leaders at Toby Carvery get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Toby Carvery pay team leaders 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 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do team leaders at Toby Carvery do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    53% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do team leaders get of their shift pattern at Toby Carvery?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 47% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 33% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 20% 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 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do team leaders at Toby Carvery worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    63% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do team leaders at Toby Carvery get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    67% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Needs improving
  • Hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for team leaders at Toby Carvery to change shifts?

    Most people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    77% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and January 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it for team leaders to book a holiday at Toby Carvery?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    43% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Shifts get changed at short notice

    Do Toby Carvery managers change team leaders shifts at short notice?

    Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    80% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it for team leaders to take sick leave at Toby Carvery?

    Most people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    86% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and January 2025.

    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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  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do team leaders at Toby Carvery feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do team leaders at Toby Carvery get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    67% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful for team leaders to work at Toby Carvery?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    93% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and January 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do team leaders at Toby Carvery enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and January 2025.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t recommend their team

    Do team leaders at Toby Carvery recommend working with their team?

    Not many people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    69% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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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  • Only some people get enough training

    Do team leaders get enough training when they start at Toby Carvery?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    67% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are team leaders given support to progress at Toby Carvery?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 46% 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 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and December 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do team leaders think Toby Carvery head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    100% 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 April 2023 and January 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do team leaders feel well informed about how Toby Carvery is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

    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.

Find out more about working at Toby Carvery

What Toby Carvery employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    The staff are friendly for the most part

    Worst thing

    it’s a bullying environment with constant gaslighting and belittling of employees, making male members of staff wear female small uniform with constant arguments and lack of direction receiving no training

    1.2

    FOH team member at Toby Carvery, February 2025

  • Best thing

    My team are top notch, love working with customers. Discounts are a nice bonus.

    Worst thing

    Management are living in the clouds. General manager is more concerned with their yearly bonus rather than the team having the right levels of staff and working equipment, as one of the busiest in the country, it shouldn't even be a concern. Over state and hygiene of front of house is horrendous, at not fault of the staff however.

    1.1

    Employee at Toby Carvery, February 2025

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  • Best thing

    Some guests and staff are amazing and discounts and perks can be good

    Worst thing

    Manager can be really tough at times and hard on a zero hour contract

    3.0

    Front of house at Toby Carvery, December 2024

  • Best thing

    The people who I work with, a kitchen manager who isn't like your stereotypical type, getting tip money and employee discount on food and drink at any M&B establishment.

    Worst thing

    Minimum wage, having to swap your weekend day off or work 6 days before one my my colleagues called in sick, inconsistency in hours over the week and a head office that doesn't understand how labour works.

    7.8

    Kitchen assistant at Toby Carvery, October 2024

  • Best thing

    Great staff members and hours are always there

    Worst thing

    Far too stressful and team members consistently panicking and stressing over small things

    1.5

    Chef at Toby Carvery, October 2024

  • Best thing

    Some of the staff
    The benefits and perks
    Some Customers and regulars

    Worst thing

    Needs refurb that’s being denied
    Some staff can’t do their job
    Management don’t wanna progress their staff that do want to progress or take too long to do so

    3.7

    Front of house at Toby Carvery, April 2023

  • Best thing

    The people and team environment, the tips are good and there’s always something to keep you busy.

    Worst thing

    Managers are horrible, you don’t get breaks at all, overworked and they don’t appreciate you as a staff member. And the pay is rubbish.

    3.4

    Waitress at Toby Carvery, April 2023

  • Best thing

    Occasional free food, 15% discount

    Worst thing

    Low pay, management were on and off, chefs would sexualise serving staff,

    3.9

    Waitress at Toby Carvery, December 2022

  • Best thing

    Free meals
    Decent enough pay for an 18 year old in the kitchen with no prior experience

    Worst thing

    Management

    2.8

    Kitchen assistant at Toby Carvery, July 2022

  • Best thing

    having a laugh with team

    Worst thing

    it’s hard to get a shift covered and you do lots of hours due to not many staff

    3.0

    Kitchen assistant at Toby Carvery, December 2021

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