Catering Team Leader

Blue Arrow - Eastbourne; Woodside; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation available

Training and career development

Supportive team environment

Beautiful East Sussex location

Job summary

Blue Arrow Eastbourne is recruiting a Catering Team Leader for our Hailsham site in East Sussex. You will lead a small catering team, ensure high service standards, and maintain food hygiene in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a 40-hour week, a guaranteed 9-month season, and live-in accommodation options.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in catering or hospitality, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to service. Weekend and peak period availability is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service environment (essential).
• Experience supervising or leading a team is preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards.

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 & safety, and cleanliness standards are met.
• Assist with staff training and development.
• Manage stock levels and communicate ordering requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve guest queries.
• Support busy service periods across the department.

Skills

Team leadership

Catering operations

Customer service

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Catering Team Leader

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

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