University of Warwick
Food and Beverage Team Leader (110247-0826)
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About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Patrick Conway (Senior Operations Manager) at Patrick.Conway@warwick.ac.uk
This is an exciting opportunity to join Warwick Food Group as a Food & Beverage Team Leader, supporting the day-to-day operation of our busy and diverse food and beverage outlets. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, leading by example during service, and ensuring consistently high standards of food presentation, cleanliness, safety, and hospitality. Working closely with managers, you will supervise shifts, support commercial performance, monitor stock levels, and help develop a positive, service-focused culture that exceeds customer expectations.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience in a food and beverage environment and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. You will be confident supervising and supporting colleagues, with the ability to coach and develop others to achieve their best. A positive, flexible approach, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. You will be committed to maintaining high standards, solving problems effectively, and creating a welcoming experience for every customer.
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For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
Warwick Food Group is at the heart of campus life, providing high-quality food and drink across a wide range of outlets and locations. Our teams are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for students, staff, visitors, and guests, combining great service with innovation and quality. We are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas, and play an active role in the continued success of our business.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click HERE and submit an application by the closing deadline.
Interview Date: 2nd and 3rd September 2026
Start Date: 21st September 2026
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
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We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department, and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Job Description
JD Food & Beverage Team Leader (110247).pdf – 116KB Opens in a new window
Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK, you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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