Cafe Supervisor

Eurest; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Cafe Supervisor to oversee all catering operations and ensure exceptional food quality and customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of catering experience, team management skills, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. This full-time role offers opportunities for career progression in a company that values and invests in its employees.

Qualifications

• 2 years of catering experience required.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role is necessary.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams for quality service.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Maintain a positive brand image.
• Liaise between customers and culinary teams.
• Support and train teams to excel in their roles.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Customer service skills

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

We're recruiting an experienced Cafe Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world‑class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Cafe Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Rotating shifts.

Could you shine as Eurest’s next Cafe Supervisor? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Ideal Candidate

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet‑positive catering.

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We’re people-powered at Eurest. It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us — could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

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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!