Catering Supervisor

Chartwells; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee operations in universities. You will ensure kitchens run smoothly, deliver exceptional food experiences, and lead a team focused on quality service. The ideal candidate will have at least two years in catering, a passion for food, and experience managing teams. This part-time role offers flexible shift patterns and the opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Ambitious and motivated individual eager to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams.
• Communicating with line manager to monitor KPIs.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service skills

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

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 Universities on a part time basis, contracted to 30 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.

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

Please note: This role is contracted to 47.6 weeks per year.

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

About Compass

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 unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1909/41407001/52763728/BU #Universities & Colleges

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!