The Team
The Catering department supplies and delivers all aspects of catering, which includes the day-to-day running of all catering outlets on campus serving students, staff and visitors. Providing catering for hospitality and events to internal and external customers.
The role
The team is looking for a Catering Team Leader Hospitality to join our Catering management team to lead the University hospitality provision, support the management team in leading and training a team in all aspects of catering, food safety and H&S. Have an adaptable approach to the role and be able to liaise with students, staff and visitors and have previous customer service experience within in a hospitality environment which is essential for this role.
Required skills and experience
Previous experience working within a catering hospitality environment and experience of leading a team is essential. IT literate, be confident using a range of programmes including email, word and excel. A good knowledge of hospitality booking systems would be desirable, but not essential as training would be given.
Additional information
The flexibility of start and finish times are a requirement for this role, and you will be required to work evenings and weekends as required.
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however, we welcome your application if you are able to evidence the right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Closing Date - Tuesday 03 February 2026 at midnight