Catering Supervisor

Medirest; Enfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee operations in healthcare. The role requires a passion for food and exceptional service, with responsibilities including managing kitchen operations and supervising teams. Candidates should have at least two years of experience and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. The position offers an opportunity for career progression within a company committed to celebrating individuality and fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams.
• Monitor KPIs and targets with line manager.
• Maintain a positive brand image.
• Liaise between customers and teams.
• Support and train team members.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Ambition and motivation

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 37.5 hours per week.

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.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• 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

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.

Job Reference: com/1201/41805002/52783973/STC #Medirest

Compass Group UK&I is 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!