Service Desk Team Lead at Sysco

Ashford, England, United Kingdom

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, Food ServiceIndustries

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in a Service Desk or similar support environment
  • Proven leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Exceptional customer support and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; superior phone etiquette
  • Strong initiative, attention to detail, and judgment
  • Ability to multi-task and participate in flexible schedules/on-call rotations
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise hardware/software, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, JIRA, and network tools
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills and professional team collaboration
  • Degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • IT Service Management (ITSMv3) certification preferred
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the Service Desk team, ensuring schedule adherence, service metrics, and individual performance are maintained
  • Analyse team performance to identify areas for coaching, improvement, and training
  • Mentor team members on career development plans, diversity and inclusion, and annual goal attainment
  • Conduct call audits and ticket reviews to maintain quality standards
  • Act as a customer liaison to resolve escalated issues
  • Participate in and lead training sessions for new hires and existing team members
  • Collaborate with other functional leads on process development and knowledge management
  • Act as escalation point for unresolved incidents and interdepartmental conflicts
  • Lead post-incident critiques to drive continuous improvement
  • Work closely with Business Technology teams to identify L1-resolvable issues and enhance support readiness
  • Assist with special projects as assigned

Skills

Service Desk
Team Leadership
Performance Metrics
Call Audits
Ticket Reviews
Escalation Management
Training
Coaching
Conflict Resolution
Customer Support
Knowledge Management
Process Development

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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