Food & Beverage Team Leader

Summary

The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to join us.

We're looking for a Food and Beverage Team Leader to join us. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how you'd be able to get here for work, before applying for the job.

Benefits: We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you.

Hours/ working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. No evenings and flexible working. We have 2 main outlets that are open all year round as well as a host of mobile units that operate seasonally.

Salary: £25,837.50 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Interview date: 29th October 2026

Potential start date: As soon as available

For this role, you'll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online 7application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

What it's like to work here

To find out more about what it's like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust,

Working as a leader along with 2 other team leaders with in a large team along with 2 Assistant Managers and a Manager, involved in the day to day running of a large food and beverage operation with in the iconic Ickworth estate.

As team leaded you would be responsible for leading the team, driving standard and ensuring all aspects of the daily operation run smoothly. There would be some supervisory duties as well as key holding and cash management.

Full training will be given, we are looking for someone who is hard working with positive attitude to join our growing team.

What you'll be doing

Who we're looking for

• focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
• a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
• well-organised and adaptable
• ability to lead, support and develop a team
• confident dealing with a variety of situations including complaints
• willing to learn new skills.

The package

The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places