Catering Team Leader

Focus Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Catering Team Leader in Thatcham to oversee daily operations and ensure exceptional dining experiences. The role requires strong leadership and organisational skills, along with previous catering experience. The successful candidate will be offered competitive benefits including a generous employer pension contribution and access to various amenities.

Benefits

9% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Insurance and critical illness cover

Free meals

Access to on-site swimming pool, gym, tennis, and squash

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar catering role.
• Experience catering for large numbers.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to direct colleagues.
• Must hold a valid driving licence and have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of dining room and food service areas.
• Supervising general assistants and kitchen porters.
• Responsible for servicing hospitality and events.
• Assisting with staff training.

Skills

Organisation

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Julie will be your contact throughout the recruitment process.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for our established client in Thatcham as a Catering Team Leader. Joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about delivering delicious food and a great dining experience. You will be assisting the Catering Manager in the day to day running of the catering operations.

• Location: Thatcham, office based
• Working 5 days out of 7, Monday - Sunday
• Benefits: 9% employer pension contribution, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Life Insurance and critical illness cover, range of nutritious, freshly prepared meals free of charge, access to on-site swimming pool, gym, tennis, and squash.

As the Catering Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Maintenance of the dining room and food service areas.
• Supervising all general assistants and kitchen porters.
• Responsible for servicing hospitality and events.
• Assisting with staff training.
• Ensuring service areas are clean and ready for each service.
• Many other duties, full job description available upon request.

The successful Catering Team Leader will have the following related skills / experience:

• Previous experience of working in a similar catering role.
• Experience of catering for large numbers.
• Strong organisational skills, methodical and able to give directions to colleagues
• Must hold a valid driving licence and have own transport due to the location

For more information, please contact Julie Harding on 0118 956 7064 /

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