Catering Supervisor

Sodexo; Hook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is looking for a Catering Supervisor in Hook, England, to lead a front-of-house team. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene, and promoting safety practices while interacting with customers daily. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Work Perks

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and knowledge of catering operations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a front-of-house team ensuring smooth operations.
• Oversee cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with catering management and chefs.
• Promote and enforce health and safety practices.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Catering operations knowledge

Job description

• 30 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• £12.71 per hour
• Sodexo benefits
  

Job Description:

As aCatering Supervisor at Sodexo at RAF Odiham Hook RG29 1QT, you'll lead afront-of-house team, ensuring smooth operations in the bar and food outlets. Your role is customer-facing, with a key focus on interacting with our Armed Forces personnel every day. Join Sodexo and take on a role where your leadership makes a real difference, with opportunities to grow and develop along the way.

What you'll do:

• Ensure all tasks and responsibilities are completed on time and to a high standard, while motivating your team to do the same.
• Oversee cleanliness and hygiene standards in all front-of-house areas.
• Collaborate with catering management and chefs to maintain smooth communication and team alignment.
• Promote and enforce health and safety practices-be proactive about spotting and reporting potential hazards to keep everyone safe.
• Conduct regular safety walks to identify and address any risks.
• Conduct weekly team huddles with the team.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to your team, ensuring they feel confident and valued in their roles.

What you bring:

• Experience in a similar role, with knowledge of catering operations and some supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in hospitality (hotel, bar, or restaurant) is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Comfort with working at a fast pace and adapting to changing situations.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate well with senior management.

What we offer:

• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.