Catering Team Leader

Location: Hailsham, East Sussex

Pay Rate: £14.33 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Part-Year Permanent (Guaranteed 9 Months per Year)

Typical Season: Mid-February to Mid-November

Live-In Accommodation Available

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Team Leader to join our catering operation in Hailsham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with supervisory experience who enjoys leading a team, delivering outstanding customer service, and maintaining high food hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

This is a part-year permanent position, offering the security of a permanent contract with a guaranteed working season of approximately 9 months per year, typically running from mid-February through to mid-November.

As a Catering Team Leader, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our catering facilities, ensuring guests receive an excellent dining experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating a team of catering assistants and kitchen staff
• Supervising food service and ensuring high standards are maintained
• Supporting the management team with daily catering operations
• Ensuring food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards are met
• Assisting with staff training and development
• Managing stock levels and communicating ordering requirements
• Providing excellent customer service and resolving any guest queries professionally
• Supporting busy service periods and helping where required across the catering department

• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service environment
• Experience supervising or leading a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A hands-on approach with a positive attitude
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and peak periods

• £14.33 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Permanent contract with guaranteed 9 months' work each year
• Live-in accommodation available
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Supportive team environment
• Beautiful East Sussex location

For candidates wishing to live on-site, accommodation is available at the following monthly rates:

• Single accommodation: £473.63 per month
• Shared accommodation: £408.45 per month

If you're an energetic hospitality professional looking for a rewarding leadership role with excellent benefits and the option of live-in accommodation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our catering team in Hailsham and help deliver exceptional dining experiences throughout the season.

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