Team Leader

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Team Leader – University of East London
REQ: 601039 | Permanent | 1 Vacancy
Location: University of East London, Beckton, E16 2RD
Salary: £14.34/hour (£29,929.30 annually)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including ad hoc weekends
Shift Times: Between 7am – 6pm, with occasional evening work for events

Take the lead in shaping the future of campus dining.

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Team Leader to join our catering team at the University of East London. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, supporting the smooth delivery of food and retail services across campus.

Your role will include:

• Leading and motivating a team of food, beverage, and retail staff to deliver excellent service
• Coordinating daily operations and communicating effectively with kitchen and service teams
• Ensuring high standards of food presentation and customer satisfaction across the outlet
• Monitoring inventory levels, assisting with stock orders, and managing waste to control costs
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene compliance through regular checks and corrective actions
• Supporting student engagement events and fostering a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
• Completing operational and finance-related documentation
• Acting as the first point of contact for both team members and customers during your shift

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven catering or food service experience
• Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills
• Communicates clearly and confidently with both customers and colleagues
• Thrives in a busy service environment and remains calm under pressure
• Has a solid understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting the development of others

What’s in it for you:

• Free parking on-site
• Free meal on shift
• Discounted on-site gym membership
• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts
• Online GP access
• Apprenticeship schemes and development opportunities

About the site:

Located at the Docklands campus, the University of East London features several vibrant catering outlets. As Team Leader, you’ll help drive service excellence and operational standards, playing a vital role in enhancing the campus experience for students, staff, and visitors.

Step up and lead with purpose.

If you’re passionate about food, service, and team success, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.