IHG Hotels & Resorts
Restaurant Team Leader
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Restaurant Team Leader – iasg at Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa
We are looking for an energetic and driven Full Time Restaurant Team Leader to join us at iasg Restaurant & Spa and help us create truly human connections with every guest!
About the Role
At iasg, we do more than serve meals—we craft experiences. Our restaurant is a place where stories unfold over plates, service is personal, and every guest feels valued. Here, we celebrate Scotland’s finest ingredients with bold, seasonal flavours shaped by the passion and creativity of our team.
As our Restaurant Team Leader, you’ll embody the authentic "you"—your energy, your wisdom, and your ability to elevate every interaction. Your role involves leading with warmth and authenticity, making quick decisions that turn unforgettable moments, and setting the stage for a welcoming atmosphere.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the F&B Manager in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant
- Leading, coaching, and mentoring the team to ensure they deliver exceptional service
- Ensuring exceptional guest experiences, including handling service recoveries with confidence
- Training and onboarding new team members
- Occasionally assisting the bar team (previous bar experience is a plus)
Key Responsibilities
✔ Supporting the F&B Manager in maintaining restaurant excellence ✔ Leading and motivating the team with a people-focused approach ✔ Delivering memorable guest interactions and managing service recoveries ✔ Training and developing team members for long-term success ✔ Supporting bar operations, helping to maintain seamless service
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Requirements
We’re looking for an individual with: 🔹 Previous experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor, or Assistant Manager in a fast-paced restaurant environment 🔹 A deep passion for food, drink, and hospitality—gone beyond just service 🔹 Availability for flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends (40 hours/week), between 3pm–12am 🔹 Strong mentoring skills—proven ability to support team development 🔹 A proactive mindset with a drive for exceptional results 🔹 Authenticity, warmth, and a natural "can-do" attitude, reflecting Kimpton’s culture of "refined irreverence"
What We Offer
Working at Kimpton IHG Hotels & Resorts isn’t just about great hospitality—it’s about a fulfilling career with a thriving, inclusive company.
✅ Competitive Pay & Benefits: 📌 Hourly rate: £14.65/hour (£30,472 FTE pa) 📌 Guaranteed hours + paid overtime, free meals on shift, generous paid holidays, and subsidised unsocial hours travel 📌 Tronc payments (monthly earnings from service tips, if eligible) 📌 Wagestream – early access to wages, saving and spending tools
✅ Career Growth & Development: 🌱 Extensive training programmes 🌿 Opportunities for global career progression across IHG’s 6,000+ hotels 💡 2 paid volunteer days per year with a charitable cause of your choice
✅ Colleague Perks: 🏨 Worldwide discounted room rates and employee rates at F&B outlets across IHG’s hotels 🛍️ A porter’s portal with discounts for supermarkets, retail brands, and experiences 👨👩👧 Family & friend discounts at our Spa and other F&B outlets
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✅ Wellbeing & Support: 🏥 Generous maternity/paternity pay with private health options 💪 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental health first-aiders 💼 Progressing high standards of diversity and inclusion
We want this to be a role where you feel yourself can thrive—because at Kimpton, authenticity is our greatest strength.
Description Recap
Kimpton iasg is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts—#1 on Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ seven times since 2009.
We believe that by crafting unique, heartfelt connections, we create a workplace and dining experience that stands out. If that’s what you value too, we want to hear from you!
About Us
“Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style, and delight to foster a culture of refined irreverence—where locals, visitors, and colleagues connect naturally.”
🌟 #KimptonBlend encourages you to march to your own beat while supporting an environment that celebrates true individuality.
🔗 See more of Blythswood Square in action – @kimptonblythswoodsquare
Journey with us today.
Remember: Debilities and diverse perspectives thrive here. If you need accommodations or adjustments at any stage, let us know.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Your success is as diverse as the team—we’re excited to meet you.
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