Job Description

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UE04: 25,733 - 28,381 per annum + 15% Premium Band

Corporate Services Group / Accommodation, Catering and Events

Full-time: 35 hours per week,

5 over 7 days including weekends

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for a Catering Team Leader to join our team.


This is a very exciting opportunity to join the team at our newly opened restaurant Canopy. Based at the heart of the Meadows, in the beautifully renovated old Royal Infirmary, the operation consists of a 60 cover, contemporary Scottish Brasserie, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside a more informal Grab & Go offer served during the day.


Reporting to the Restaurant Manager you will lead the team in both the restaurant and takeaway operation to deliver exceptional customer service and fantastic food. At the same time, supporting the Restaurant Manager in overseeing all aspects of the day to day running of the operation. As the restaurant is newly opened, this is a great time to come on board supporting a growing business and developing your career.


This is a hands-on role; you will lead from the front inspiring the team to deliver exceptional service and maintain the highest standards. To succeed in this role, you will have experience running shifts in a similar high-street, high-volume restaurant operation.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A passion for customer service and hospitality A natural leader who can inspire a team Great attention to detail Efficient/organised

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Application Information

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As a valued member of our team you can expect: (Can be tailored)

A competitive salary of 25,733 - 28,381per annum + 15% Premium Band for flexible working An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.



Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

22nd July 2025.

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