Catering Supervisor

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking a enthusiastic Catering Supervisor to lead the Front of House team in our staff restaurant and hospitality services. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to uphold high service standards and ensure every guest receives a warm, professional experience.

You will supervise the Front of House, manage daily setup, maintain dining areas, and support events and client catering with a hands-on, can-do approach while keeping food safety and customer

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within catering, hospitality, restaurants or cafés.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• Highly organised and attentive to detail.
• Hands-on, with a can-do attitude.
• Passionate about great food and guest experiences.
• Capable in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Team player who collaborates with colleagues and clients.
• Committed to food safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead Front of House team to deliver excellent service.
• Support daily setup and smooth operation of restaurant and catering services.
• Maintain food displays, counters, dining areas and service points.
• Prepare display labels and check allergen information.
• Use Dynamify to process refunds and update menu items.
• Monitor compliance with food safety and health and safety standards.
• Assist with staff training, rota planning and team communication.
• Support events and client catering delivery.
• Lead by example during busy service periods.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organization

Dynamify

Tools

Dynamify

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on and customer-focused Catering Supervisor to join our team and support the smooth day-to-day operation of our staff restaurant and hospitality services.

As Catering Supervisor, you will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to lead the Front of House team, maintain high service standards and ensure every guest receives a warm, professional and memorable experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the Front of House team to deliver excellent customer service at every touchpoint.
• Support the daily set-up and smooth running of restaurant and catering services.
• Ensure food displays, counters, dining areas and service points are maintained to the highest standards.
• Prepare display labels and accurately check allergen information against the in-house purchasing platform.
• Confidently use Dynamify to support daily operations, including processing refunds, updating menu items and maintaining a smooth digital customer journey.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with food safety, health and safety and company standards.
• Support staff training, rota planning and effective team communication.
• Help deliver seasonal food and engagement programmes, including Surprise & Delight, community events and collaborative initiatives with the wider team.
• Support the hospitality function by ensuring meetings, events and client catering are delivered professionally and seamlessly.
• Lead by example, remaining hands‑on and supporting the team during busy service periods.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Experienced in a supervisory role within catering, hospitality, restaurants or cafés.
• A natural leader with excellent people and communication skills.
• Highly organised, reliable and attentive to detail.
• Enthusiastic, positive and hands-on, with a genuine can-do attitude.
• Passionate about great food, excellent service and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Confident working in a fast‑paced environment and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service.

Benefits

• Free on-site gym
• Free onsite swimming pool access
• Subsidised meals
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!