Back of House Senior Supervisor Monday - Friday

Gather & Gather; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London is seeking a Back of House Senior Supervisor to lead a kitchen team, manage operations, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to operational responsibilities. Benefits include personal development opportunities, life assurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly support

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within a back of house environment.
• Strong organisational skills for managing rotas and stock.
• Good communication skills to work with team members and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a back of house team.
• Managing rotas, stock, and deliveries.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of COSHH

Proactive approach

Team motivation

Flexibility

Attention to hygiene

Job description

Overview

Back of House Senior Supervisor role based in London with Company of Cooks. Lead a back of house team and support operations across cafés, restaurants, bars and events in cultural destinations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a back of house team of 4 (1 Supervisor and 3 Kitchen Porters), plus casual staff as required
• Full ownership of team rotas, holiday management and performance reviews
• Overseeing cellar controls, including beverage storage and stock checks
• Ordering, managing deliveries, storage, and stock control for beverages and cleaning chemicals
• Ensuring compliance with COSHH and other health & safety standards, including staff training and safe working practices
• Taking responsibility for Regents Perk Cafe and vending machines, including stock ordering, replenishment, and coordinating maintenance or repairs with suppliers
• Laundry control on stock delivery/collection and invoicing reconciliation
• Acting as a sustainability champion within the team, driving initiatives that reduce environmental impact and support company sustainability goals
• Supporting the wider operation by assisting in other areas of the business when reasonably required
• Leading by example to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and compliance across all back of house areas

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within a back of house, kitchen porter, or stores environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage rotas, stock, and team performance effectively
• Good communication skills to work closely with team members, managers, and suppliers
• A solid understanding of COSHH, cellar controls, and health & safety compliance
• A proactive and hands-on approach, with the confidence to take ownership of operational responsibilities
• A positive attitude, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Flexibility to support other areas of the business when needed
• Pride in maintaining high standards of hygiene and operational efficiency

Benefits

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers