Catering Supervisor

Sodexo Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Flexible working

Term-time only

Job summary

The King's School, Chester, is seeking an enthusiastic Catering Supervisor to lead the school catering team and deliver high standards of service for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will supervise day-to-day operations, support functions and events, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements. Experience in hospitality and a customer-focused approach are essential, with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, catering or events.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a team during busy service.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, allergen awareness and health & safety.
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends for school events.
• Experience in education or independent schools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day catering operation and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead and motivate the catering team to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with the General Catering Manager and Head Chef for daily services and events.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and allergen management.
• Deliver a warm hospitality experience for pupils, staff, visitors and guests.
• Support planning and delivery of school functions and events.
• Promote teamwork and provide on-the-job training.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Catering experience

Events experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen awareness

Health & safety

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Catering Supervisor

Location The Kings School, Cheshire, Chester, CH47QL

Pay £13.30 per hour

Hours 35 hours per week

Working Pattern 5 days out of 7

Term Time? Yes Term Time Only

Free meals on Duty and Flexible working

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For over 475 years, The King's School, Chester has been inspiring young people through an exceptional independent education. Today, we continue to blend our rich heritage with 21st-century innovation, providing an outstanding environment where pupils flourish academically, socially and personally.

Our vision is to be one of the country's leading academic day schools, equipping students with the skills, courage and character to thrive in a changing world. Guided by our values of Aspire, Respect and Collaborate, we are committed to excellence in everything we do, including the dining experience we provide for our pupils, staff, visitors and guests.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Supervisor to join our friendly and professional catering team.

What You Do

• Supervise the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring excellent food service and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, motivate and support the catering team to deliver high standards at all times.
• Work closely with the General Catering Manager and Head Chef to ensure the smooth running of daily services and events.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, allergen management and cleanliness.
• Deliver a warm, welcoming hospitality experience for pupils, staff, visitors and guests.
• Support the planning and delivery of school functions, conferences and hospitality events.
• Promote teamwork, provide on-the-job training and encourage continuous improvement across the catering team.

What You Bring

• Has previous experience in hospitality, catering or events.
• Is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
• Can lead, motivate and support a team during busy service periods.
• Has excellent communication and organiserial skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities.
• Has a good understanding of food hygiene, allergen awareness and health & safety.
• Is flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of school events.
• Experience within an education or independent school environment and a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate would be advantageous but are not essential.

What We Offer:

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.