Catering Team Leader

Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and snacks

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Holiday buy/sell options

Employee discounts

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Counselling

Company pension

Job summary

Bettys Cafe Tearoom in Harrogate is looking for an experienced Catering Team Leader to join our kitchen. You will lead and motivate a team of Chefs and Catering Assistants, working hands-on to prepare delicious dishes as part of a magical customer experience.

This full-time role is 37.5 hours over five days, with shifts that may start early or finish late. You will work at least one weekend day and one evening each week, and you will benefit from free meals, a discretionary quarterly bonus,

Qualifications

• Experience leading busy kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate chefs and catering staff.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation and service.
• Maintain health and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Work hands-on alongside the team.

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.

As a Catering Team Leader you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of Chefs/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

• 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.
• Enrolment in the company pension.

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.