Catering Supervisor

Compass Group PLC; Hartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor passionate about food and customer service. You will oversee kitchen and service operations for a prominent brand, ensuring smooth operation and exceptional experiences. Responsibilities include supervising teams, training staff, and maintaining health and safety standards. Candidates should have at least two years of catering experience, strong leadership skills, and a food hygiene certificate. This full-time role is contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Ambitious and motivated individual always looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to deliver impeccable service.
• Communicate with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Maintain a positive brand image for Compass Group UK&I.
• Liaise between customers and culinary/service teams.
• Support and train teams, leading from the front.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards for compliance.

Skills

Great-tasting food knowledge

Customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

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 a major High Street brand 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.

Shift patterns: 5 out of 7 days.

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

Qualifications

• 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