Food & Beverage Team Leader

The Motorist; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Free parking

Discount on food and beverages

Job summary

The Motorist in Leeds is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Team Leader to support supervisors in delivering outstanding service across café, restaurant, and events operations.

This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone with strong hospitality experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include leading the team during service, ensuring high-quality customer experiences, and upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Team Leader or senior team member role desirable.
• Confident leading small teams across busy service periods.
• Proactive, positive and hands‑on approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the F&B Supervisors in smooth service during busy periods.
• Lead and coordinate team members on shift for high‑quality service.
• Deliver excellent customer service and assist with guest enquiries.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Team Leader to support our supervisors in delivering outstanding service across the café, restaurant and events operations.

This is a hands‑on leadership role ideal for someone with strong hospitality experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and leads by example.

Hours

Hours: 0 hours per week (flexible hours to suit business needs)

Contract: Flexible Hours (including early mornings, evenings, weekends)

Pay: Competitive Rate

Key Responsibilities

• Support the F&B Supervisors in the smooth running of service during busy periods in the restaurant and café.
• Lead and coordinate team members on shift to ensure efficient, high‑quality service.
• Deliver excellent customer service and assist with handling guest enquiries or concerns.
• Assist with setting up, maintaining, and closing down service areas to required standards.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene compliance across all event activities.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, kitchen staff, and the wider team to maintain smooth operations.
• Proactively solve on‑site challenges with calm professionalism.
• Uphold presentation, service and standards that reflect our brand values.

Person Specification

• Experience in a Team Leader or senior team member role desirable.
• Confident leading small teams across busy service periods.
• Proactive, positive and hands‑on approach.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible working hours are essential, including weekends and some late evenings.

Typical Working Conditions

This role involves long periods on your feet and working in a dynamic hospitality environment with varying demands throughout the week, including peak trading periods and large‑scale events.

Company Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Discount on beds purchased from the Company (after successful completion of probationary period)
• Free parking
• Discount on food and beverages at The Motorist
• Discount on services offered at The Motorist Garage

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of pay
• Tips and discretionary rewards
• Staff discount across The Motorist venues
• Free parking
• Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities