Shift Leader

Royal Lion; Lyme Regis; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips on top of base pay

Bonus scheme

60% off meals while on duty

Career progression to GM

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse's Royal Lion in Lyme Regis is seeking a Shift Leader with F&B experience to lead front‑of‑house operations and support the General Manager.

You’ll receive £13.70 per hour, a share of tips on top of base pay, a bonus scheme, and 60% off meals while on duty, with a clear career progression path.

Join a warm, supportive team at a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company that values guest experience, teamwork and sustainable hospitality.

Qualifications

• Shift leader or assistant manager responsibilities and leadership presence.
• Overseeing opening/closing, safety and security procedures.
• Professional presentation and attention to detail.
• Coaching and developing the team under GM guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Willingness to work days, evenings and weekends.
• Excellent customer engagement and hospitality focus.
• Desire for employer recognition and talent rewards.
• Experience in hospitality, preferably supervisory in busy food-led settings with rooms.

Skills

Shift leadership

Operations oversight

Professionalism

Team coaching

Organizational skills

Guest experience

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Talent recognition

Hospitality experience

Job description

Hotel & Pub Management + £13.70 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals + Clear Career Progression

About Hall & Woodhouse - Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 150 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business.

Acquired by Hall & Woodhouse in February 2022, the Royal Lion is a beautiful coaching inn dating from 1601, a remarkable hidden gem within 100 yards of the fabulous beach at Lyme Regis. Situated in a bustling street it's the perfect base for tourists exploring the stunning Jurassic coast, and for locals to relax and enjoy great food and drink couched in warm Hall & Woodhouse hospitality. The hotel offers a full range of guest facilities for short breaks or events with options for relaxed and more formal dining; and 33 individually styled rooms to make any stay at the Royal Lion truly memorable.

We’re now looking to strengthen our leadership team with an enthusiastic Shift Leader with F&B experience - is that you?

What you'll get as a Shift Leader at Hall & Woodhouse:

• £13.70 per hour
• Share of tips on top of base pay
• Bonus scheme
• Generous lifestyle benefits with extra rewards for exceptional performance
• Clear career pathway to General Manager at H&W
• 60% off meals while on duty
• Consistent 5‑day working week supporting work–life balance
• A fun, supportive and sustainable workplace
• A warm welcome from a team that helps you shine—at a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company

What you'll need to be:

• A shift leader or assistant manager who is kind, calm and approachable
• Confident overseeing opening/closing, safety and security procedures
• Well‑presented, detail‑focused and professional
• Willing to support the GM in coaching and developing the team
• Logical, organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• Driven to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Able to work days, evenings and weekends and reliably manage the commute
• A natural host who loves creating day making moments
• Looking for an employer that recognizes and rewards talent
• Experienced in hospitality, ideally with supervisory experience in a busy food‑led environment with rooms

pub management, bar, restaurant, assistant manager, supervisor, team leader, duty manager, DGM, deputy, F&B