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Hotel Restaurant Lead

Holiday Inn & Suites Cleveland, TN
Cleveland, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

Overview
Join our dynamic IHG Hotels team as a Hotel Restaurant Lead, where you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional dining experiences in a vibrant hotel environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise, leadership skills, and passion for customer service. As a key team member, you will oversee daily restaurant operations, manage staff, and ensure that every guest enjoys top-quality food and service. Your energetic approach and management prowess will help create a welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests coming back time and again.

Duties

  • Lead and supervise restaurant staff, including servers, cooks, bartenders, and support team members to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Oversee food preparation, cooking, and food safety standards to maintain high-quality culinary offerings
  • Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing waste
  • Operate POS systems for accurate cash handling and sales processing
  • Train staff on food handling procedures, customer service excellence, and safety protocols to foster a skilled and motivated team
  • Coordinate shift management by scheduling staff efficiently to meet customer demand during peak hours
  • Ensure compliance with health regulations, food safety standards, and IHG Brand standard.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in food preparation, cooking, and food production within fast-paced restaurant settings
  • Strong knowledge of POS for sales transactions and reporting
  • Proven leadership in supervising teams, managing restaurant operations, and training staff effectively
  • Skilled in inventory control, budgeting, and food management to optimize restaurant profitability
  • Excellent customer service skills with a focus on creating memorable dining experiences
  • Ability to handle cash transactions accurately while maintaining high standards of hospitality management
  • Experience in managing shift schedules, supervising kitchen operations, and overseeing catering or banquet services
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations, food handling procedures, and culinary best practices within the hospitality industry

Join us as a Hotel Restaurant Lead to inspire your team, elevate guest satisfaction, and thrive in an energetic environment dedicated to excellence in hospitality!

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

  • ServSafe (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Cleveland, TN 37312 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14

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