Catering Supervisor

Manpower UK Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee operations in Cardiff's catering units. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of food preparation and maintain excellent customer service while supervising a team. You must have previous supervisory experience in catering or hospitality and be flexible to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. This role offers a competitive pay rate and various benefits.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

28 days annual leave

Free uniform

Auto-enrolment into NEST pension

Auto-enrolment into Reward and Recognition Programme - MyPath

Qualifications

• Previous catering or hospitality supervisory experience is essential.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support catering teams across multiple units.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage deliveries.
• Assist with rota planning, training, and performance management of staff.
• Deliver excellent service during busy periods and support the team on the floor as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate

Job description

Catering Supervisor

Location: Cardiff

Pay Rate: £12.96 per hour weekdays | Saturdays & Nights £17.50 | Sundays & Bank Holidays £21.90

Hours: Term time only. 37.5 hours per week.

You will work 5 shifts across 7 days between the hours of 06:00 am - 01:00 am

Contract: Temporary, ongoing

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

Manpower is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee operations across busy retail and catering units in Cardiff. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys leading a team, maintaining high standards, and ensuring excellent customer service.

Main Responsibilties

• Supervise and support catering teams across multiple units.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage deliveries.
• Assist with rota planning, training, and performance management of staff.
• Deliver excellent service during busy periods and support the team on the floor as required.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous catering or hospitality supervisory experience is essential.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (support provided if needed).
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

What we provide

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• 28 days annual leave
• Free uniform
• Auto-enrolment into NEST pension
• Auto-enrolment into our Reward and Recognition Programme - MyPath