Commercial Team Leader

  • Job Reference: 4261
  • Date Posted: 25 November 2025
  • Recruiter: East Kent Colleges Group
  • Location: Canterbury, Kent
  • Salary: £30,110
  • Sector: Catering & Hospitality, Education & Childcare, Public Sector
  • Job Type: Permanent, Term Time
  • Work Hours: Full Time
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Job Description

About The Role

Lead the team that keeps the campus fuelled - join us as a Commercial Team Leader

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Commercial Team Leader to support the smooth running of our busy college refectory at EKC Canterbury College. If you thrive in a fast-paced catering environment and enjoy supporting others to deliver great service, this could be the ideal opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the catering team to deliver excellent service and a positive dining experience.
• Assist with the planning, preparation, and service of food in a high-volume setting.
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste to support strong financial performance.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and full HACCP compliance.
• Support menu planning and carry out accurate menu costings.
• Provide training, guidance, and day-to-day support to ensure the team meets service targets.
• Maintain accurate records, including temperature logs and health & safety checks.
• Use basic computer systems (email, POS, stock management, spreadsheets) for administrative tasks.
• Work collaboratively with management to achieve commercial objectives and drive continuous improvement.

Hours per week: 37
Weeks per year: 42
Salary (inc holiday pay): £27,890
 
Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:
  • Annual Leave aligned with the holidays
  • Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Aspiring Leaders Development Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
  • Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, on-site nursery (if based at relevant site)
  • Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
  • Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College
  • Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
  • Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution
 

About You

As a Commercial Team Leader you will have
  • Proven experience in catering, hospitality, or a similar high-volume foodservice environment.
  • Strong people management and team-leadership abilities.
  • Financially astute, with an understanding of cost control, menu margins, and commercial performance.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Sound knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations.
  • Confident using basic computer applications and digital systems.
  • Positive, flexible, and customer-focused approach.
You will also have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written e.g. customer service, experience of leading a team and experience of financial transactions including use of a cash register.

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date. 

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk