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.