Cafe Kitchen Lead: Fast-Paced, Fresh Food & Team Spirit

Tesco; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Colleague discounts

Flexible working

Retirement plan

Life Assurance

Wellbeing resources

Discount site

Uniform provided

28 days holiday

Colleague networks

Job summary

Tesco Cafés are a great place to work, offering a supportive environment for colleagues to be at their best. With your hospitality background, you’ll help deliver great food and service while fostering an inclusive team culture that values safety and respect.

You will lead daily kitchen operations, focusing on preparation, storage, and delivering delicious meals that meet our standards and delight customers. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Hospitality background
• Experience in high-pressure environments
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Desire to create an inclusive work environment where colleagues feel respected, safe and valued
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Confidence using initiative to improve ways of working
• Excellent communication to motivate and support a growing team

Responsibilities

• Storage and preparation in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Deliver timely, tasty food to customers while maintaining high standards.
• Identify new and better ways of working to keep improving services for customers and colleagues.
• Health and safety and food safety requirements are met.
• Understanding the key drivers of our service plan and delivering to the standard required.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Planning

Initiative

Work under pressure

Job description

Tesco Cafés are a great place to work, offering a supportive environment for colleagues to be at their best. With your hospitality background, you’ll help deliver great food and service while fostering an inclusive team culture that values safety and respect.

You will lead daily kitchen operations, focusing on preparation, storage, and delivering delicious meals that meet our standards and delight customers. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to quality.