Restaurant Team Leader

Restaurant Team Leader

We are looking for an energetic Restaurant Team Leader to lead operations and create exceptional dining experiences at our fresh pasta restaurant.

Opening Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 am, Monday to Sunday.

Responsibilities

• To be in charge of the restaurant floor and kitchen, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
• Uphold cleanliness, food safety, and operational procedures in both front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house areas.
• Oversee the kitchen and dining area, ensuring every dish that leaves the kitchen is a masterpiece. You’ll also assist in preparing amazing dishes for customers (we’ll teach you everything) – looking for someone who loves good food.
• Be the go‑to person for front‑ and back‑of‑house staff.
• Proactively address challenges and make quick, effective decisions to ensure seamless service.
• Engage warmly with guests, helping them explore the menu, offering personalized recommendations, and answering any questions with passion.
• Prepare pasta dishes that look as good as they taste.
• Train new team members and keep the current crew sharp through ongoing training sessions.
• Manage the shifts and time‑off requests to keep the restaurant fully staffed.
• Handle cash and reconcile transactions with precision and honesty.
• Help with budget planning and find smart ways to control costs.
• Conduct regular Food and Health & Safety checks and act promptly if needed.
• Keep the atmosphere positive, even during busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Team Leader or similar role in hospitality, with knowledge of running a bustling restaurant.
• Natural leader who loves motivating and guiding a team, with contagious positive energy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to connect with staff and customers alike.
• Composed in stressful situations, keeping calm and collected no matter what.
• Passion for great food and hospitality, eager to share that passion with others.
• Attention to detail, taking pride in delivering perfection in every task.
• Collaborative nature, supporting and motivating the team to achieve common goals.
• Eagerness to grow with the business, ready to take on future opportunities.
• Bonus: experience with coffee, wine, and pasta is advantageous, but zest for life is essential.
• Dream in pasta shapes – if you do, you’re in the right place.

What We Offer

• Starting hourly rate of £14.50.
• Service charge.
• Dynamic, fast‑moving & diverse team.
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings.
• Free Pasta Evangelists products.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Development opportunities to grow inside the business.

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