Food & Beverage Team Leader - Chesterfield

The National Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in food and hospitality as a Food & Beverage Team Leader at Hardwick Hall. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring excellent service in a lively environment. No prior experience is required, but a positive attitude and good communication skills are essential. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits, including a substantial pension scheme and free entry to National Trust properties.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme up to 10% of basic salary

Free entry to National Trust properties

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday entitlement up to 32 days

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance program

Free parking at most locations

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, but candidates should be friendly and eager to learn.
• Must be aware of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support team daily to ensure excellent service.
• Interact directly with visitors and serve food and drinks.
• Assist with food prep and supervise training.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Job description

Food & Beverage Team Leader - Chesterfield

Summary

The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to join us. Please consider your transportation options, as we are in a rural area, before applying.
Benefits: We aim to support your well-being, future savings, and work-life balance. Please see our package below for details.
Hours: 30 hours per week, working 5 days, with shifts of 6 or 7.5 hours, including weekends and public/school holidays. The property is open from 9am to 5pm.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Duration: Permanent
Interview date: 21st and 22nd May
Note: You will complete our online assessment instead of a traditional CV or application form, to help us understand your strengths and provide more role information.

What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, you'll be based at Hardwick Hall, an Elizabethan house with rich furnishings and tapestries. The estate is open daily, featuring a shop with locally sourced gifts, a second-hand bookshop, and The Barn restaurant.
To learn more about working in a food and beverage team for the National Trust, click here to watch our video.

What you'll be doing

As a Team Leader, you'll support your team daily to ensure excellent service in a lively environment. Your focus will be front of house, interacting directly with visitors and serving food and drinks. A positive attitude, attention to detail, and adaptability are key.
You may assist with food prep and supervise training and induction of colleagues to foster a dedicated team.
We provide a tailored induction, training in allergens and food safety, and mentoring. Further professional development opportunities are available.
You can view the full role profile in the attached document.

Who we're looking for

No experience is necessary, but we welcome candidates who are:

• friendly, adaptable, and positive
• enthusiastic and eager to learn
• good communicators who care about service
• aware of health and safety regulations
• problem solvers capable of leading and supporting a team

The package

The National Trust promotes an inclusive culture, valuing diversity and belonging.

Substantial pension scheme up to 10% of basic salary

Free entry to National Trust properties for you, a guest, and children under 18

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts (gym memberships, shopping, cinema)

Holiday entitlement up to 32 days plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to criteria

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance program

Free parking at most locations

Click here to learn more about our benefits.