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
Apply Now
If you're an energetic hospitality professional looking for a rewarding leadership role with excellent benefits and the option of live-in accommodation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our catering team in Hailsham and help deliver exceptional dining experiences throughout the season.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people
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