Join the Sessions by the Bay Family as a Restaurant Supervisor!
Sessions by the Bay—San Diego’s first and only cannabis consumption lounge—is seeking a highly organized, confident, and hospitality-focused Restaurant Supervisor to help guide and support our front-of-house team. The Restaurant Supervisor acts as our Lead Host, while also being fully cross-trained across every FOH role, including serving, LSA duties, cannabis support, and operational workflow.
This role blends leadership, guest flow management, hands-on service, and cannabis hospitality—ideal for someone who can stay calm, focused, and helpful in a high-energy, innovative environment.
Compensation
Hourly Wage: $20 per hour
Tips: Earn additional income through the tip pool
Who We Are
Sessions by the Bay is a 16,000+ sq. ft. cannabis lounge, immersive art exhibit, and dining destination. We combine premium cannabis, culinary excellence, creative culture, and immersive experiences to deliver a venue unlike anything else in the country. Our team is essential in shaping the future of cannabis hospitality.
Why Work With Us?
- Play a leadership role in San Diego’s first cannabis lounge
- Be part of a creative, music-driven, high-energy space
- Develop deep knowledge of cannabis hospitality
- Gain leadership experience with opportunity for growth
- Work in a beautifully designed, premium environment
Your Role as a Restaurant Supervisor
The Restaurant Supervisor oversees host operations, maintains guest flow, supports all FOH staff, and steps into any service role when needed. This position leads from the floor—not from the office—helping the team stay organized, energized, and aligned during every shift.
You will also participate directly in opening and closing procedures, including cashier setup, cash handling, and nightly closeouts.
What You’ll Do
Lead Host & Guest Experience
- Serve as the first and warmest point of contact for guests.
- Operate OpenTable to manage reservations, waitlist, pacing, and seating assignments.
- Communicate table statuses and service pacing with servers and LSAs.
- Manage wait times and help maintain an inviting entrance experience.
- Maintain guest flow and optimize table turns without compromising hospitality.
Shift Leadership & FOH Support
- Step into any FOH role as needed, including serving.
- Support servers, LSAs, bartenders, and cannabis operations during peak times.
- Ensure stations, sidework, and floor organization meet company standards.
- Identify pressure points and proactively support team members.
- Help maintain SOP standards and service expectations.
Opening & Closing Duties
- Participate in all opening procedures such as:
- Preparing the host stand
- Setting up cashier stations
- Stocking service areas
- Preparing menus and guest materials
- Lead or support closing tasks such as:
- Closing out cashier tills
- Handling cash drops with accuracy
- Completing nightly host-stand paperwork
- Resetting the dining room and lounge
- Ensuring service stations are fully prepped for the next day
Cannabis Hospitality Operations
- Learn and operate Treez, our cannabis POS system.
- Assist with cannabis order processing and guest guidance (training provided).
- Help support rental smoking device distribution and maintenance.
- Ensure compliance procedures are followed at all times.
Technology & Communication
Restaurant Supervisors must be comfortable working with all operational systems, including:
- OpenTable (reservations & waitlist)
- Lightspeed POS (food service POS)
- Treez (cannabis POS)
- Microsoft Teams (team communication & shift coordination)
Team Coordination & Communication
- Serve as the communication link between front-of-house staff during service.
- Communicate clearly, calmly, and professionally with the team.
- Assist managers with real-time decisions, floor adjustments, and issue resolution.
- Help maintain a positive culture rooted in hospitality, teamwork, and respect.
Work Environment
This role takes place in an active cannabis consumption lounge with smoke and vapor present. Masks are available upon request. You must be comfortable working in a cannabis-forward environment.
What We're Looking For
- Prior experience as a lead host, shift lead, or service lead
- Strong guest-flow management and pacing skills
- Ability to step confidently into serving or LSA roles when needed
- Comfortable using OpenTable, or willing to learn quickly
- Ability to learn Lightspeed and Treez systems
- Excellent communication, multitasking, and leadership presence
- Calm under pressure with strong organizational instincts
- Dependable, proactive, and guest-focused
- Interest in cannabis culture (experience not required)
Qualifications
- Must be 21+ and compliant with state cannabis regulations
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Proven hospitality or FOH leadership experience
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage fast-paced service environments confidently
Ready to Lead the Future of Cannabis Hospitality?
Guide the guest experience. Support the team. Shape the culture.
Welcome to the Session.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 32.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This role requires you to lead from the floor and step into hosting, serving, cashiering, or support duties when needed. Please describe a situation where you had to quickly adjust roles or priorities to keep service running smoothly.
- Optional: Please share a social media handle, LinkedIn profile, website, or portfolio link that helps us learn more about you and your experience.
- Tell us about your experience leading a front-of-house team during a busy service. How did you manage guest flow, support the team, and handle problems in real time?
Work Location: In person
