Restaurant Team Leader

**Restaurant Team Leader - The Botanical Rooms**

**£30,000 per annum plus tronc and fantastic benefits**

**40 hours over 5 days including regular weekends and evenings**

**Temporary Staff Accommodation Available**

**See our sample menu**

**Our Team Leaders**

Our team leaders ensure the **smooth and efficient operation** of breakfast, lunch, or dinner services within our restaurants. This role demands **confidence, self-motivation, and exemplary leadership qualities,** coupled with a genuine **passion for hospitality. **The focus is on guaranteeing an **exceptional dining experience** for every guest, while also providing steadfast **support to managers** in maintaining high service standards. Leading a team of 15 staff members, the responsibility lies in delivering flawless service, **fostering inspiration, coaching,** and providing necessary support. Building **strong team cohesion** is paramount, as it underpins the fluidity essential for our business's success.

***What we can offer**
- A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
- ** Stay in shape** with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
- Look 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 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.
- The opportunity to **ensure your views are heard** and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
- Complimentary **garden membership** for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- ** Complimentary** meal whilst on shift, created **using fresh produce** from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
- ** We value your hard work** and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme **“Newt Awards”** with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
- ** Support** from our **Employee Assistance Programme** for both yourself and your family
- A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly **Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers** and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as **Go-Karting and Wine Tasting**, to name but a few.
- Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

**Where you'll be working - The Botanical Rooms**

Showcasing the best of high-end, contemporary British food, The Botanical Rooms offers a luxurious experience for our diners. All dishes are created using produce from the estate and our local suppliers, served in our beautiful 60 cover restaurant.

**Who are we? - The Newt in Somerset**

Nestled 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.

INDFOH