Restaurant Team Leader

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Swallow Brewers Fayre in Ipswich is looking for a Restaurant Team Leader to bridge the kitchen and Front of House, guiding a 30 hour week on a fixed term contract through 2026 with immediate start, and, per the job posting, a pay rate around £14.51 per hour (note some sections mention up to £12.76; please confirm in interview). The role demands strong leadership, organization and customer service as you motivate your team and ensure consistent guest experiences. Benefits include a Whitbread Benefits card, pension and savings schemes, discounts, and a £40 joining meal voucher. To apply, highlight prior team supervision, shift planning, problem solving under pressure, and guest-service results.

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We're currently recruiting in our Swallow Brewers Fayre. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £12.76 per hour.


Restaurant Team Leader – Swallow Brewers Fayre

Come and be a Restaurant Supervisor at Swallow Brewers Fayre in Ipswich. Act as the vital link between the kitchen and our Front of House team and put the ‘super’ into Supervisor! Lead and manage your team to amazing customer service every time. Immediate start.

PAY RATE:

£14.51 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE:

Fixed Term Contract until 06/09/2026 – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

HOURS:

30 hours per week

LOCATION:
3 Augusta Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, , IP3 9SS


Why you’ll love it here:

Training and support: We’ve got a warm welcome and training that will make your life easier from the start and the opportunities that’ll give you a real career path in our business.

Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme

Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more

Have a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us

What you’ll do:

Join our team at Swallow Brewers Fayre as a Restaurant Supervisor and take the next step in your team manager career. Your natural leadership, organisation and people skills have found their home at the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.