London, United Kingdom

Team Leader Events & Hospitality

 Job Description:

Role Overview

As a Team Leader, you will oversee a team of front-of-house or back-of-house staff, ensuring exceptional customer service and smooth day-to-day operations. You'll act as the key point of contact between staff and management, playing a hands-on role during events, service, or shifts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate, and supervise hospitality staff during service
  • Ensure team members are adhering to service standards and SOPs
  • Assist with rota management, break schedules, and shift briefings
  • Handle guest/customer inquiries and resolve minor complaints
  • Train new staff on service expectations and procedures
  • Maintain hygiene, health & safety, and quality control on-site
  • Communicate effectively with kitchen, management, and event coordinators

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a Hospitality Team Leader, Supervisor, or FOH Lead role is essential UK-based hospitality experience is highly desirable
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
  • Confident working in high-pressure and fast-paced environments
  • Must have the right to work in the UK

Preferred Skills/Knowledge

  • Knowledge of service in restaurants, events, banqueting, or hotel settings
  • Familiarity with service workflows, shift handovers, and client liaison
  • Ability to step in and support the team operationally when needed

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay with fortnightly payroll options
  • A variety of exciting assignments across top venues in London and Surrey
  • Career progression opportunities through HTR's expanding client base
  • A supportive team environment with access to optional training

Join HTR Recruitment as a Team Leader and help deliver outstanding service across some of the most prestigious hospitality venues

  Required Skills:

Pay Operations Recruitment Options Attention To Detail Quality Control Payroll Customer Service Leadership Training Communication Management