Catering Team Leader

Blue Arrow - Eastbourne; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation available

Seasonal contract (9 months)

Training & development

Beautiful East Sussex location

Job summary

Blue Arrow - Eastbourne in Hailsham, East Sussex is seeking a Catering Team Leader to join our hospitality operation. You will lead a team of catering assistants and kitchen staff, supervise service, ensure food hygiene standards and deliver excellent guest experiences during a busy service period.

The role is a part-year permanent contract with a guaranteed 9 months of work each year, typically from mid-February to mid-November.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality or food service environment
• Ability to supervise or lead a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Hands-on approach with a positive attitude
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Willingness to work weekends and peak periods

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of catering assistants and kitchen staff
• Supervise food service and maintain high standards
• Support management with daily catering operations
• Ensure food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards
• Assist with staff training and development
• Manage stock levels and communicate ordering requirements
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve guest queries professionally
• Support busy service periods across the catering department

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Customer service

Food hygiene

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

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

Lead a Busy Catering Team in a Fantastic Hospitality Environment

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.

What You'll Be Doing

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

What We're Looking For

• 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

What We Offer

• £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

Accommodation

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

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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