Restaurant Team Leader: Service, Training & Shift Lead

British Garden Centres; Wickford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

British Garden Centres is seeking an experienced Restaurant Team Leader to oversee dining operations across shifts. You will motivate staff, uphold high standards of service, and ensure a consistently welcoming dining experience for customers.

This hands-on role includes hiring and training new team members, creating rosters, and guiding the team to meet quality and food safety expectations while maintaining a smooth, guest‑focused operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in managerial restaurant roles.
• Ability to motivate staff and deliver high-quality dining.
• Experience in hiring, training and scheduling staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistently high-quality dining experience and guest service.
• Motivate staff and deliver superior customer service.
• Ensure all food health and safety requirements are met and followed.
• Lead shifts to ensure smooth running of operations.
• Hire, train and create staff rosters to meet dynamic kitchen needs.

Job description

British Garden Centres is seeking an experienced Restaurant Team Leader to oversee dining operations across shifts. You will motivate staff, uphold high standards of service, and ensure a consistently welcoming dining experience for customers.

This hands-on role includes hiring and training new team members, creating rosters, and guiding the team to meet quality and food safety expectations while maintaining a smooth, guest‑focused operation.