Team Leader

Chopstix Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Hourly Rate £13.21

Online Discounts in High Street Stores

Health Plans

Company Pension Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Meals on Shift

Wellbeing Support

Career Development via Career Pathway

Incentive Schemes

Job summary

Chopstix Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Team Leader who will lead from the front, manage shifts as a key holder, and support the smooth operation of the store. You will coach your team to deliver outstanding food and customer experiences while maintaining high standards and a hands-on approach across all areas of the shop.

The role requires flexibility with evenings, weekends, and potential late-night trading.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality, retail, leisure, or customer-focused environment.
• Confidence leading or supporting a team in a fast-paced setting.
• The ability to take ownership of shifts and make decisions when needed.
• A passion for delivering great customer service and memorable experiences.
• A hands-on approach, with the flexibility to work across all areas of the store.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate those around you.
• A positive attitude, high standards, and a desire to grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front and run shifts as a key holder.
• Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the store.
• Coach and inspire the team to deliver great customer experiences.
• Collaborate with management to drive performance.
• Ensure every shift runs smoothly and addresses issues promptly.

Skills

Acting with Integrity

Building and Supporting Teams

Championing Customer Needs

Communicating Effectively

Delivering High Quality Work

Teamwork

Job description

We're looking for a Team Leader who leads from the front, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering great food and outstanding customer experiences. As a key holder, you'll run shifts, support the smooth day-to-day operation of the store, and work closely with the management team to drive performance. You'll coach and inspire your team, create a culture of teamwork, and help ensure every customer leaves with a flavour-packed experience. You'll lead from the front, working across all areas of the store to support your team, deliver great food and service, and keep every shift running smoothly.,

• Bring energy, positivity, and fun to every shift?
• Stay calm, focused, and solutions-driven when things get busy?
• Build trust with your team and set the standard through your own actions?
• Spot opportunities to improve service, standards, and the customer experience?
• Handle customer feedback confidently and turn challenges into positive outcomes?
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail?
• Be flexible with your availability, including evenings, weekends, and late-night trading where required?
• Up for late nights? We may trade until 4am on select nights in selected stores - flexibility is key!, Competencies Acting with Integrity Building and Supporting Teams Championing Customer Needs Communicating Effectively Delivering High Quality Work Teamwork
• Experience in a hospitality, retail, leisure, or customer-focused environment.
• Confidence leading or supporting a team in a fast-paced setting.
• The ability to take ownership of shifts and make decisions when needed.
• A passion for delivering great customer service and memorable experiences.
• A hands‑on approach, with the flexibility to work across all areas of the store.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate those around you.
• A positive attitude, high standards, and a desire to grow with the business.

Join QSRP: where the good growth happens Chopstix is part of QSRP (Quick Service Restaurant Platform), a company dedicated to delivering mouthwatering food experiences to our 100 million customers annually through our 1,200+ restaurants and 7,000 employees throughout 9 key countries. Our product offering proudly represents a culturally diverse selection of Burgers through our US-style Burger King and Belgian-rooted Quick restaurants, French style O'Tacos, Vibrant burger brand G La Dalle, Dunkin: the world leader in coffee and donuts, Chopstix: one of the most recognized Asian QSR brands in the UK., Chopstix is not just a restaurant; we’re a movement! Offering Bold, Chinese Flavours! We're on the lookout for individuals who embody inspiration. Join us in consistently delivering an unrivalled dining experience. At Chopstix, we put our whole heart into everything we do, fostering a work/life balance that fits our people perfectly. Let's stir-fry success together!

At Chopstix we are guided by our core values that are rooted in our DNA:

• We Take Pride, putting our whole heart into every task, ensuring that our dedication and passion are reflected in our work.
• We are All In Together, supporting each other to win as a team. Our collaborative environment values every team member's contribution, making success a collective achievement.
• Being Quick To Shift is essential; our fast-paced industry demands adaptability, and we need people who can meet new challenges head‑on with agility and resourcefulness.
• We Lead The Way by always being the first to try new things and shake things up. Innovation is at our core, and we thrive on taking risks and pushing boundaries.

Why join us on your journey?

• Contribute to our mission of becoming the market leader in QSR sector
• Plenty of career growth opportunities across all our international head quarters
• Become part of a company where learning and development is in the heart of the culture
• Loads of fun initiatives with your colleagues, many of them focused on giving back to the community
• We believe in a flexible and hybrid work model, but we also offer a modern and cool office environment for you to thrive in
• Enivironmental sustainability is in the center of the way we operate
• We care about diversity, equity and inclusion and make everyone feel equally welcomed

PERKS THAT PACK A PUNCH!

• 50% Employee Discount
• £13.21 ph
• Online Discounts in High Street Stores
• Opt in Health Plans
• Company Pension Plan
• Pick n Mix Diploma Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Wellbeing Support (Confidential Advice Line)
• Access to Wages in Advance
• Career Development via our Career Pathway
• Incentive Schemes
• Free Meals on Shift