Restaurant Coordinator
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
We're looking for someone who has:
- 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. Apply today with your CV.