Team Leader - Catering

Team Leader - Catering

Location:

Dorset
Salary: £24,591 per annum
Vacancy Type:
Full time hours, working 40 weeks per year
Closing Date: 2nd August 2026
We're looking for a motivated and hands-on Catering Team Leader (full time for 40 weeks per year) to lead our hospitality team and help deliver an outstanding service across our school.
In this role, you'll oversee daily Front of House operations, lead and support your team, ensure the highest standards of customer service, food safety and cleanliness, and work closely with chefs and management to deliver exceptional hospitality. You'll also take responsibility for the department in the absence of a manager.
We're looking for someone who has:
 
* Previous experience in a hospitality supervisory or team leader role.
 
* Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
 
* Strong customer service focus and attention to detail.
 
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
 
* Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills.
 
* A flexible approach, with availability to work evenings and weekends when required.
If you're a positive, proactive leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.
To Apply
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