Back of House Supervisor

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent catering service provider is seeking a BOH Supervisor in Greater London. This role involves leading a team to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and supporting training efforts. The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience and strong communication skills. Join us to thrive in a fast-paced environment where your leadership can shine.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Access to Digital GP

Exclusive travel discounts

Groceries discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a kitchen or BOH environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, stock handling, and due diligence processes.
• Confident team leader with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the kitchen porter and stores teams.
• Completing daily and weekly checklists, food safety documentation accurately.
• Supporting with goods receipting and maintaining clear stores.
• Leading by example to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Overseeing staff training and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Are you a motivated and organised team leader with experience in kitchen operations and stores management? We're looking for a Back of House (BOH) Supervisor to join our team and take ownership of the behind-the-scenes operations that keep our kitchen running smoothly.

About the Role:

As BOH Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of 4 Kitchen Porters and 2 Storemen, ensuring all back-of-house operations are efficient, compliant, and support the wider kitchen team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising the kitchen porter and stores teams, ensuring high standards are maintained in all areas including pot wash, plate wash, and general cleanliness.
• Ensuring that all daily and weekly checklists, food safety documentation, and due diligence records are completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting with goods receipting, putting deliveries away, and maintaining clear and organised stores.
• Monitoring and encouraging cross-team support, ensuring that when team members have completed their tasks, they assist other departments as needed.
• Leading by example to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, especially at the end of each shift.
• Overseeing staff training, including ensuring all e-learning modules are completed and up to date.

About You:

• Hand on approach to the role
• Previous supervisory experience in a kitchen or BOH environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, stock handling, and due diligence processes.
• Confident team leader with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable to the needs of a busy hospitality environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting and takes pride in supporting a high-performing kitchen team.

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CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!