Canterbury Christ Church University Internal Advertisement Only
Canterbury Christ Church University is committed to providing job opportunities to its existing staff. You will only be eligible to apply for this vacancy if you are currently working at Canterbury Christ Church University or employed via Unitemps at CCCU.
The Role
We are looking for a Team Leader to join our well-established Estates and Facilities Directorate at Canterbury Christ Church University
The Team Leader will support the Kitchen Operations Manager in the day to day running of the Lounge Bar, lead and develop a professional customer focussed team for the Campus Catering Service to students, staff and external customers. The post holder will be expected to oversee and support the Lounge Bar team in all aspects of daily operations, delivering an innovative, reliable and high-quality experience for students, staff and external visitors.
The Person
We are searching for a highly motivated individual with a flexible approach and be able to meet the expectations of providing a consistent and quality service to students, staff and external visitors.
The ideal candidate will be:
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Customer focused with strong communication skills, with the ability to achieve agreed individual and team goals
- Able to lead a small team at the Lounge Bar with a strong focus on good customer service, good quality, sustainable and cost-effective offering.
- To build strong relationships with relevant groups and departments, to provide an exceptional student and staff experience.
- Deputise for the Kitchen Operations Manager with the support of the Deputy catering Manager when required to ensure service delivery is met, working with the team to be proactive in assisting with Hospitality, Events, licensed activities.
- Team player to be consistently working with colleagues to ensure the best service is offered.
Additional Information
Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the world-famous Cathedral city amongst stunning history and heritage. Canterbury is a thriving international destination, with many students and staff choosing to study and work here, making this historic, cosmopolitan city vibrant and culturally diverse.
Our staff enjoy competitive salaries and a great working environment with a number of benefits ranging from the occupational pension scheme to use of the University’s facilities including the library and fitness centre. We are strongly committed to equality and recognise the value of a diverse workforce.
We offer generous holiday entitlements plus eight bank and public holidays, as well as discretionary days over the Christmas period.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 6th August 2026
Closing date for applications: 12th August 2026
Interviews are to be held W/C 13th August 2026
Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications are received.
Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.
Informal enquiries to James Kilford – [email protected], Kitchen Operations Manager-North Holmes Road
on (01227 923865).
If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at
[email protected] quoting reference number
REQ06342.
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.
