Catering Team Leader

Bettys & Taylors; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Profit-sharing bonus

Holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Counselling

Company pension

Training & apprenticeships

Job summary

Bettys Cafe Tearoom in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Catering Team Leader to guide and motivate a team of chefs and catering assistants. This hands-on role is central to delivering delicious food and drinks as part of our magical guest experience, while managing shifts, safety procedures, and guest service.

You will lead busy kitchen operations, communicate effectively with your team, and maintain our high standards of quality and service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, fast-paced kitchen
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Chefs/Catering Assistants to deliver high-quality food and drinks
• Work hands-on alongside the kitchen team in an operational capacity
• Ensure smooth daily kitchen operations and uphold safety and hygiene standards

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Health & safety

Communication

People management

Job description

An opportunity has arisen in our kitchen team and we are looking for an experienced chef to join us as our Catering Team Leader at Bettys Cafe Tearoom in Harrogate.

• This role is a Full-Time role working 37.5 hours over 5 days.
• The start and finish times can vary depending on opening hours of the branch, this may include some early mornings or later finishes.
• A normal shift length of 8.5 hours per day (no split shifts.)
• You will be required to work at least one day at the weekend and one evening every week.

If you would like to discuss working patterns please provide more details in your application.

As a Catering Team Leader you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team ofChefs/Catering Assistants to prepare delicious food and drinks as part of a deliciously magical experience for every customer. This is a hands-on, operational role where you will work alongside a team of chefs.

About you

You will have a background of working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen producing the best quality dishes whilst following Food Safety and Health and Safety procedures. You will have experience in managing people and motivating a team. You will have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others as we rely on our strong team ethic to deliver the highest levels of quality and customer service.

What we offer you

As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.

Great People, Great Culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

The closing date for this vacancy is 11th September 2026.