Catering Team Leader

Are you an experienced Chef who has a keen interest in cooking and is passionate about producing the best quality dishes, combined with an interest in people management? Are you looking for a new role in a business that cares about its people? Then we have the role for you. An opportunity has arisen in our kitchen team and we are looking for an experienced Catering Team Leader at Bettys Cafe Tearoom in Harrogate.

• This role is a Full-Time role working 37.5 hours over 5 days.
• The start and finish times can vary depending on opening hours of the branch, this may include some early mornings or later finishes.
• A normal shift length of 8.5 hours per day (no split shifts.)
• You will be required to work at least one day at the weekend every week.

If you would like to discuss working patterns please provide more details in your application.

As a Catering Team Leader you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of Chefs/Catering Assistants to prepare delicious food and drinks as part of a deliciously magical experience for every customer. This is a hands-on, operational role where you will work alongside a team of chefs.

About You You will have a background of working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen producing the best quality dishes whilst following Food Safety and Health and Safety procedures. You will have experience in managing people and motivating a team. You will have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others as we rely on our strong team ethic to deliver the highest levels of quality and customer service.

What We Offer You You’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and overall wellbeing. On top of a competitive salary, we offer:

• Meals while you are at work, including freshly cooked hot meal options
• Discretionary profit-share bonus scheme paid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years).
• Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products
• Holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health cash plan
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance and even more.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to take control of their career and make the most of on-the-job learning, external training programmes, apprenticeship opportunities, and internal 1:1 coaching scheme. Find out more about working here on our website.

Application and Interview Process

• Please complete the application form to apply for this role, this consists of submitting a CV and a supporting statement.
• In your supporting statement, please provide examples that may make you well-suited to this job, you should refer to the skills, knowledge and experience mentioned in the ‘About You’ section above.

Great People, Great Culture We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Click here to learn more about life at Bettys & Taylors Group.

The closing date for this vacancy is 10th July, We may close this vacancy early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.