Restaurant Coordinator

PK Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Unique hospitality environment

Supportive and collaborative team

Help develop next generation of hosp. 

Immediate start

Job summary

PK Education is seeking a Restaurant Co-ordinator to join our hospitality and catering team in Leeds. The role supports the day-to-day operation of a commercial training restaurant and helps develop hospitality learners in a professional learning environment.

You will work alongside the Restaurant Manager, coordinating service, coaching learners, and upholding high standards of customer experience. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant, hospitality or food & beverage environment.
• Supervising or training staff or learners is desirable.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of a busy commercial training restaurant.
• Coach and assess hospitality learners during practical restaurant service.
• Deliver high standards of customer service for guests.
• Prepare the restaurant for service sessions and brief learners.
• Provide feedback to learners to support development.
• Assist with lesson planning, assessment activities and learner progress.
• Maintain learning resources and relevant documentation.
• Liaise with internal support teams regarding learner wellbeing and attendance.
• Handle cash and process financial returns accurately.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and licensing legislation.
• Support coordination of internal and external hospitality events.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to introduce new ideas and best practice.
• Deputise for the Restaurant Manager when required.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Professional approach

Education

Hospitality qualification

Food Safety qualification

Job description

Restaurant Co Ordinator

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Coordinator to join their Hospitality & Catering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a commercial training restaurant, supporting both the day-to-day operation of the venue and the development of hospitality learners.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Restaurant Manager to deliver an outstanding customer experience while helping to create a professional, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of a busy commercial training restaurant.
• Support, coach and assess hospitality learners during practical restaurant service.
• Deliver high standards of customer service, ensuring an excellent dining experience for guests.
• Prepare the restaurant for service sessions and ensure learners are fully briefed and ready for service.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to learners to support their development.
• Assist with lesson planning, assessment activities and learner progress in line with awarding body requirements.
• Maintain learning resources and relevant documentation.
• Liaise with internal support teams regarding learner attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Handle cash and process financial returns accurately.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and licensing legislation.
• Support the coordination of internal and external hospitality events.
• Work collaboratively with the Restaurant Manager to introduce new ideas and industry best practice.
• Deputise for the Restaurant Manager when required.

About You

• Previous experience within a restaurant, hospitality or food & beverage environment.
• Excellent customer service and organisational skills.
• Experience supervising or training staff or learners is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A recognised hospitality qualification (or equivalent industry experience).
• A Food Safety qualification and a sound understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
• A positive, proactive and professional approach with a passion for hospitality.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a unique hospitality environment.
• Supportive and collaborative team.
• Chance to help develop the next generation of hospitality professionals.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

If you have a passion for hospitality, enjoy mentoring others and thrive in a customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.