Catering Supervisor

Sodexo; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 24,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing app access

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The King's School, Chester, working with Sodexo, is seeking a Catering Supervisor to lead the school catering team and oversee daily services, events and hospitality for pupils and staff. Salary is £13.30 per hour with a 35-hour week and a 5-day pattern.

Term time? Yes plus 4 weeks, with additional duties for school functions and events. Full training and protective uniform are provided as part of a supportive Sodexo catering team.

Qualifications

• Hospitality, catering or events experience.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team during busy periods.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, allergen awareness and health & safety.
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends for school events.
• Experience in education or independent school is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day catering operation to ensure food service & customer satisfaction.
• Lead and support catering team to maintain high standards.
• Coordinate with General Catering Manager and Head Chef for smooth daily services and events.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, allergen management and cleanliness.
• Deliver a warm, welcoming hospitality experience for pupils, staff, visitors and guests.
• Support planning and delivery of school functions, conferences and events.
• Promote teamwork, on-the-job training, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Food safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Position Catering Supervisor

Pay £13.30 per hour

Hours 35 hours per week

Working Pattern 5 days out of 7

Term Time? Yes plus 4 weeks

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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 & 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 organisational 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).