Catering Supervisor

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading UK catering company is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee operations in Aldermaston. The role requires a passion for food and customer service, along with team management experience. Candidates must have at least two years in catering and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. This part-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience required.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role preferred.
• Must be ambitious and motivated to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams for optimal service.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Catering 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 Defence on a part‑time basis, contracted to 33.75 hours per week.

As a Catering 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.

Shift patterns: 5 out of 7 days.

Could you shine as Defence's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• 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.

Our Ideal Catering Supervisor Will

• 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.

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivaled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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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!