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