Restaurant Instructor (80-100% FTE)

About the role

We are seeking a Restaurant Instructor to join Glion Institute of Higher Education on a temporary, 80‑100 % contract. The role involves delivering both theoretical and hands‑on training in food‑and‑beverage service across our campus restaurants, cafeterias, events and other operational environments.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures and practical sessions on restaurant service operations, aligning with institutional learning outcomes.
• Teach and demonstrate service techniques, guest engagement, hospitality etiquette, upselling strategies and service‑excellence principles.
• Plan, organise and facilitate practical learning experiences in training restaurants, cafeterias and special events.
• Assess student performance through practical evaluations, assignments, projects and examinations while maintaining accurate academic records.
• Provide individualized feedback, coaching, mentoring and academic support to foster student success.
• Supervise students during service operations to ensure consistent application of professional hospitality standards.
• Guide students in operational procedures such as mise‑en‑place, table set‑up, service preparation, food and beverage delivery and guest recovery.
• Coordinate collaboration between front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house teams during practical activities.
• Contribute to planning and execution of special events, banquets and industry functions.
• Develop students’ leadership, communication, teamwork and managerial competencies in an inclusive learning environment.
• Provide career guidance, internship support and job placement assistance.
• Participate in curriculum development, review and continuous improvement to keep content aligned with industry trends.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage Management, Education or a related field.
• Professional hospitality qualification from a recognised institution.
• Food Safety and Hygiene certification.
• Fluent in English.

Required skills

• Food Safety and Hygiene knowledge.

What we offer

• Innovative, collaborative and thriving academic environment.
• Opportunities to work across multiple practical venues on campus.
• Professional development within a globally recognised hospitality education institution.