Catering Team Leader - High-Volume Campus Dining

The East Kent Colleges Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a motivated Commercial Team Leader to oversee operations in its busy college refectory. The role involves leading the catering team to ensure exceptional service, managing food preparation and stock efficiently, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong catering background and leadership experience, with a focus on maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Annual Leave aligned with holidays

Learning and Development Opportunities

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Flexible Personal Leave

Wellbeing and Health Support

Competitive Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering, hospitality, or a similar high-volume foodservice environment.
• Strong people management and team-leadership abilities.
• Financially astute with an understanding of cost control and menu margins.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the catering team to deliver excellent service.
• Assist in planning, preparation, and service of food in a high-volume setting.
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste for financial performance.
• Ensure high cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Support menu planning and accurate costings.

Skills

Catering experience

People management

Financial awareness

Organizational skills

HACCP knowledge

Digital literacy

Customer focus

Communication skills

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a motivated Commercial Team Leader to oversee operations in its busy college refectory. The role involves leading the catering team to ensure exceptional service, managing food preparation and stock efficiently, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong catering background and leadership experience, with a focus on maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.