Catering Supervisor

Sodexo; Chester; Híbrido; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Discounts and perks via Sodexo

Cycle to Work scheme

Uniform provided

Flexible working

Descripción de la vacante

The Kings School, Chester is looking for a Catering Supervisor to oversee daily catering operations and lead a team in delivering excellent service for pupils, staff and visitors.

Based at The Kings School in Cheshire, the role offers term-time hours, 35 per week, with pay of £13.30 per hour. The position emphasizes strong food hygiene, teamwork and adaptable, customer-focused hospitality.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Hospitality experience or events

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen awareness

Health & safety

Flexibility evenings/weekends

Education environment experience

Educación

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Descripción del empleo

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

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.

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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 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).

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