Garden Café Team Leader - Maternity CoverStarting early June for approximately 12 months£28,840 per annum plus tronc and fantastic benefits40 hours over 5 days per week including regular weekends and occasional eveningsTake a look at our website Our Restaurant Team LeaderThe Restaurant Team Leader will ensure smooth and efficient running of the Garden café. You will be confident, self-motivated, lead from the front and be passionate about hospitality. Prime focus will be on the guest experience throughout The Garden Café and how you and your team deliver and uphold exceptional service levels. You will be responsible for the FOH team who all share the responsibilities of the department in its entirety. The position of Restaurant Team Leader is more diverse than a usual restaurant role, flexibility, ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to think on your feet are key for success. The role requires care and ownership of the whole department.Key Responsibilities:Ensure the Garden Café runs in the most productive and efficient way through management of costs, staffing controls, understanding sales and forecasting.Build knowledge on liaising departments to enhance your own ability to become more flexible, enabling you to offer support to other teams when required.Ensure the guest has the best possible experience, monitoring and managing guest expectations and make improvements where necessary.Responsible for staff training, development and retention. Team productivity, performance and presentation are key.Create systems to manage your team and overall presentation of your department to ensure high standards are upheld.Garden Café F&B offering is to move with the seasons and are estate lead – liaise with kitchen and garden teams on a regular basis to ensure the best offering is always provided.What we can offerA positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classesLook after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.Enjoy shopping in both our shops on the estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of HeliganComplimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefsSupport from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your familyA team that knows how to have fun with monthly team activities and Estate-wide team events Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discountsUp to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time teamSkills and ExperiencePrevious leadership restaurant experience is desirableConfident yet approachable with outstanding leadership skillsGreat time management, self-motivating and drivenExcellent attention to detailMicrosoft Office and good tech skillsWho are we - The Newt in SomersetNestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.
