Catering Supervisor

Eurest UK; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in North East England is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor. In this full-time role, you will oversee culinary and service operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of catering experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food. This position offers growth opportunities within the company alongside a commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Minimum of two years catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams.
• Communicate regularly with line manager.
• Represent the company positively.
• Liaise between customers and teams.
• Support and train teams.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Great-tasting food knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

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 Eurest 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.

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Nights
• Tues: Nights
• Weds: Nights
• Thurs: Nights
• Fri: Nights
• Sat: Nights
• Sun: Nights

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.

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

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people‑powered at Eurest. It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us – could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.