Catering Supervisor

Compass Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Catering Supervisor, where your passion for exceptional food and customer service will shine. In this full-time role, you'll oversee catering operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and service. With a commitment to employee development, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where you can grow your catering career. If you have a flair for food and a drive to lead teams, this is your chance to make a real impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food and supervise culinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Food Hygiene

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Healthcare on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

Role Overview

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Patterns

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Rotating shifts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
2. Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service.
3. Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
4. Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.
5. Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations.
6. Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role.
7. Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Ideal Candidate

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill.

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security, and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Additional Information

Job Reference: com/2504/99320008/52703753/STC #Medirest

At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive — because diversity is our strength!