Catering Supervisor

Sodexo Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 virtual GP and mental health

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo Group, in partnership with Edinburgh Academy Junior School in Edinburgh, is recruiting a Catering Supervisor. You will lead the front-of-house team to deliver a high-quality service for pupils, staff and visitors, with most hours daytime and Monday–Friday.

This role offers a rewarding work-life balance, a 37.5-hour week, and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll manage breakfast and lunch service, support events, champion allergens, and work closely with kitchen and site leadership to

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or catering, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to stay calm in busy environments.
• Natural leader who enjoys developing and supporting others.
• Flexible approach when supporting events or occasional additional service needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house team to deliver smooth, professional service.
• Oversee day-to-day dining operations (breakfast, lunch and hospitality).
• Support and delivering events (with occasional flexibility required).
• Act as Allergen Champion, ensuring safety and clear communication.
• Creating a welcoming, high-standard dining environment.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training of team members.
• Working closely with kitchen and site leadership teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hospitality

Organisational skills

People leadership

Job description

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Location: Edinburgh Academy Junior School, Edinburgh
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday (unless special events on which you would have good advance notice off).
Salary: £14.30 per hour
Contract: 52 weeks

You will get every chistmas and new year off!

A Hospitality position That Works Around Your Life

Love hospitality but tired of long evenings and weekend shifts?

At Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy, you can build a rewarding career in hospitality while enjoying a genuine work-life balance. Most of your hours are daytime, weekday-focused, giving you your evenings back and more time to recharge!

The Role

We’re looking for a confident and energetic Catering Supervisorto lead our front-of-house team. You’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality service experience for pupils, staff, and visitors across daily dining and special events.

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same, from leading breakfast and lunch service to supporting occasional events throughout the year.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating a front-of-house team to deliver smooth, professional service
• Overseeing day-to-day dining operations (breakfast, lunch and hospitality)
• Supporting and delivering events (with occasional flexibility required)
• Acting as Allergen Champion, ensuring safety and clear communication
• Creating a welcoming, high-standard dining environment
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training of team members
• Working closely with kitchen and site leadership teams

About You

• Experience in hospitality or catering, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role
• Strong organisational skills and ability to stay calm in busy environments
• Natural leader who enjoys developing and supporting others
• Flexible approach when supporting events or occasional additional service needs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary at £14.30 per hour
• 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support
• Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial and wellbeing support)
• Sodexo discounts for you and your family
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit
• Uniform provided

Why Join Us?

• Work in a prestigious and well-regarded school environment
• Enjoy a better work-life balance than traditional hospitality roles
• Lead a supportive team where your impact is visible every day
• Be part of a business that invests in your development and wellbeing

Safeguarding & Inclusion

Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy are committed to safeguarding children and promoting inclusion. This role requires a satisfactory PVG check. We’re a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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