Catering Team Leader - Nights

Home Bargains; Liverpool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is looking for a Catering Team Leader for night shifts in Liverpool. In this role, you will manage catering operations, ensuring high-quality food service and compliance with safety standards. This position involves leading a team and maintaining a clean and efficient workspace, perfect for a dynamic individual with a passion for customer service and team development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days after 5 years)

Company pension scheme

10% store discount

Life Insurance

Access to discounts UK wide

Employee Assistance Programme

Confidential health services

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team in catering or hospitality.
• Minimum Level 2 hygiene certificate and Level 3 food safety qualification.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team to provide high-quality food and service.
• Oversee daily catering operations including food prep and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Food Safety

Organisational Skills

Communication

Education

Level 2 Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 Food Safety Qualification

Job description

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Base pay range

Salary & Hours

• Night Shift - 22:30 - 05:00
• £13.50 per hour, (plus 19% NSA)
• 24 hours working any 4 nights out of 7 including weekends on a rotational basis

Employee Benefits

• Full-time colleagues receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Life Insurance for all colleagues
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
• Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Completely confidential services to you and your family
• Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

As a Catering Team Leader, you will lead our catering team to provide high-quality food and service to colleagues and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and efficient catering environment. Working closely with the Catering Manager and team members, you’ll ensure all dietary and catering requirements are met to the highest standards.

In this role, you’ll oversee daily catering operations, focusing on food preparation, presentation, and service. You’ll play a key part in maintaining a safe, compliant workspace by adhering to COSHH and food safety standards, as well as ensuring all records and administrative tasks are completed accurately.

With a proactive approach, you’ll guide and support team development, leading by example in delivering excellent customer service. Your role will involve cash and stock management, maintaining a clean work environment, and fostering team collaboration to ensure smooth, efficient operations.

Job Overview

• Team Leadership: Lead the catering team in the delivery of daily tasks and overall operation.
• Customer Service: Ensure the team provides excellent customer service, delivering a professional experience at all times.
• Food Preparation & Presentation: Oversee the preparation and presentation of food, ensuring compliance with required standards.
• Compliance & Administration: Manage and complete all company administration and monitoring procedures.
• Workplace Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring high standards of hygiene.
• Operational Accountability: Take responsibility for cash handling, secure storage, stock and portion control, and preparing food to high standards.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Perform general kitchen duties, including washing, waste disposal, and cleaning.
• Food Safety & Documentation: Record food temperatures, delivery details, and fridge/freezer logs, maintaining food storage and labelling standards.
• Diary & Allergen Management: Complete the Food Safety Diary, manage allergens, and comply with Natasha’s law requirements.
• Team Development: Actively support the development of individual team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Proven experience leading a team in a catering or hospitality setting.
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced catering or hospitality environment.
• Minimum Level 2 hygiene certificate and Level 3 food safety qualification.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a welcoming and supportive approach.
• Commercially aware, able to make quick, effective decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to guide, coach, and influence team members and stakeholders.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Retail

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