An opportunity has arisen in our kitchen team and we are looking for an experienced chef to join us as our 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 and one evening 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
As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension.
We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.
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 11th September 2026.
