Team Leader

Cornerstone - BRA_207; Stubbington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression across brands

Staff discounts on brands

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Menopause Friendly Employer

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Cornerstone pubs in the United Kingdom seeks a Team Leader to guide the shift, ensure smooth operations, and uphold high standards of hospitality. You’ll support the team, resolve issues quickly, and keep customers happy throughout busy service periods.

This role requires a hands-on leader with a keen eye for service, strong English communication, and the ability to handle pressure with a positive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hospitality teams during busy shifts.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality service and guest satisfaction.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift and ensure the team has what they need for a smooth service.
• Maintain high standards of service, safety, and cleanliness.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues during the shift.
• Ensure the bar operates legally and efficiently while keeping customers happy.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Company Description

Cornerstone pubs sit at the heart of their neighbourhoods, and it's our people who make them special. Our teams create welcoming experiences, build lasting relationships with locals, and bring communities together through great hospitality. No two pubs are the same, but what unites our teams is a passion for making everyone feel welcome, delivering memorable moments, and serving great quality on every visit.

Job Description

As a Team Leader, you’ll lead by example, making sure the team have everything they need so the shift runs like clockwork! You’ll make sure the team maintain high standards and that our customers are kept happy.

Qualifications

As a Team Leader, you will…

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve any issues that arise in their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy shift, making sure everything runs like clockwork.
• Make sure the bar is always safe, legal, and clean, and any issues are dealt with as quickly and safely as possible.

What you’ll bring…

• A great eye for detail, making sure every pint is poured to perfection.
• Be a role model to the team on giving great service and making sure every customer receives a warm welcome.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy shift.
• A positive can-do attitude and be a real team player.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.