Hotel Restaurant jobs in Skipton

Restaurant Team Leader

The Skipton Hotel | Keighley Road, Skipton, BD23 2TA

Part-Time | Permanent | 24 Hours per Week

Are you passionate about great food, outstanding service and leading a team from the front?

The Skipton Hotel is an exciting place to work, and with our newly refurbished restaurant, there has never been a better time to join our Food & Beverage team!

Located in the heart of Skipton, gateway to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, our hotel provides a welcoming base for leisure guests, business travellers and visitors exploring the local area. With our refreshed restaurant offering a fantastic environment for guests to relax, dine and socialise, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Restaurant Team Leader to help us take our guest experience to the next level.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys working with people and wants to make a real difference to the success of a restaurant.

The Role

As Restaurant Team Leader, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of our restaurant, helping to deliver excellent service, maintain high standards and create a welcoming atmosphere for every guest.

This is a very hands-on role. We are looking for someone who leads from the front, is happy to get stuck into service and sets the standard through their own attitude, enthusiasm and commitment. You will be working alongside the team, serving guests, supporting colleagues and ensuring the restaurant operates smoothly, even during the busiest periods.

You will help motivate and support the team, ensuring everyone understands the importance of great service, attention to detail and making every guest feel valued.

With our newly refurbished restaurant, you will also have the opportunity to help make the most of this fantastic space, ensuring it looks its best and delivers an excellent dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example, taking a hands-on approach to the daily operation of the restaurant.
• Deliver friendly, attentive and professional service to all guests.
• Support and motivate the Food & Beverage team, creating a positive and welcoming working environment.
• Help organise shifts and allocate duties to ensure the restaurant runs efficiently.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, presentation and service throughout the restaurant.
• Ensure the newly refurbished restaurant is presented to the highest standard.
• Handle guest queries and resolve any concerns promptly and professionally.
• Support food and beverage service, including taking orders, serving food and drinks and assisting wherever needed.
• Help train and develop team members, sharing your knowledge and encouraging high standards.
• Work closely with the kitchen and wider hotel team to ensure smooth service.
• Support stock control, cash handling and relevant opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure all food safety, health and safety and hotel procedures are followed.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality and understands that great service starts with a great team.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a restaurant, bar or Food & Beverage environment.
• Experience supporting or supervising a team, or the ambition to take the next step into a leadership role.
• A hands-on approach and a willingness to lead from the front.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to motivate colleagues and create a positive team atmosphere.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The confidence to deal with guest feedback and resolve issues professionally.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.

Above all, we want someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to deliver great hospitality. You should be comfortable rolling up your sleeves, supporting your colleagues and leading by example every day.

Why Join The Skipton Hotel?

With our newly refurbished restaurant, this is an exciting time to become part of The Skipton Hotel team. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for our guests and creating a place where colleagues can contribute, develop and take pride in what they do.

In return, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work in our newly refurbished restaurant and help make it a success.
• Take on a varied, hands-on leadership role where no two shifts are quite the same.
• Make a genuine difference to guest satisfaction and restaurant standards.
• Support and develop a team that takes pride in delivering great service.
• Build your leadership skills and progress your hospitality career.
• Become part of a team where a positive attitude and commitment are valued.

What we can offer you:

• £30 per night - staff stays at our partner hotels, all situated in stunning locations with magnificent scenery.
• £55 per night – discounted stays for friends and family at our partner hotels.
• 40% discount on our spa’s within our portfolio –includes spa visits and entry. 15% discount for spa visits and entry for friends and family.
• 50% discount on food and drinks agreed upon visit.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free gym membership
• Generous Tip and Commission Scheme

Ready to Join Us?

If you love hospitality, enjoy being at the heart of the action and are ready to lead a team by example, we would love to hear from you.

Join The Skipton Hotel as our Part-Time Restaurant Team Leader and help us make our newly refurbished restaurant a fantastic place for guests to eat, drink and enjoy themselves.

Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career!

Pay: Up to £13.10 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person