Restaurant Team Leader

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in Glasgow is seeking a Full Time Restaurant Team Leader to support the restaurant's operations. You will lead the team, deliver exceptional service, and train new members. Ideal candidates will have experience in hospitality and a passion for food and drink. The role offers a competitive salary and various employee perks including growth opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours and overtime

Paid holidays and subsidised travel

Discounted room rates and F&B

Wellbeing support and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Leader in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Passion for food, drink, and genuine hospitality.
• Flexible schedule for various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the F&B Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Lead and mentor the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Train and onboard new team members.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Team leadership

Food and beverage knowledge

Mentoring

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an energetic and driven Full Time Restaurant Team Leader to join us at iasg Restaurant within Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa and embrace your unique, best self to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections!

At iasg, we're more than just a restaurant — we’re a place where stories are shared over plates, where service is personal, and where every guest experience matters. We're looking for a passionate, people-focused Restaurant Team Leader to support our F&B Manager and help us deliver truly memorable moments, every day.

At iasg, we don’t just cook — we celebrate the best of Scotland. From rich local produce to bold, seasonal flavours, our dishes reflect the creativity, care, and character of our team.

Responsibilities

As our Restaurant Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in making iasg an outstanding place to dine and work! Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the F&B Manager in the day-to-day running of the restaurant
• Leading and motivating the team — coaching and mentoring to help them shine in their roles
• Delivering unforgettable guest experiences, and stepping in to handle service recoveries when needed
• Training and onboarding new team members, setting them up for success
• Occasionally supporting the bar team, so experience in a bar environment is a plus!

What we’re looking for

• Has previous experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor, or Assistant Manager in a fast-paced restaurant setting
• Brings a deep passion for food, drink, and genuine hospitality
• Has a flexible schedule — available for a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends (40 hours/week)
• Enjoys mentoring others and has a proven track record of supporting team development
• Is driven, proactive, and focused on creating exceptional results
• Radiates warmth and authenticity, with a natural “can-do” attitude

Benefits

• Financial security - £14.02 per hour (£29,161.60 per annum FTE), guaranteed hours, paid overtime, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay! Plus, Tronc paid monthly if in eligible role. Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
• Colleague perks - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perk’s portal.
• Wellbeing – generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders
• Hotel specific benefits – Generous discounts in our newly renovated Spa and our F&B outlets (must be booked according to processes)!

If you are someone who likes to march to the beat of their own drum and wants to join a company which encourages authentic individuality, apply today! Check out our Instagram page @kimptonblythswoodsquare to see more.

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.

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