Catering Supervisor

PRINCIPAL FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF HERTFORD COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with flexible contribut

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discount platform

Social events

Job summary

The College wishes to appoint two Catering Supervisors to join our Front of House Team on a permanent basis, working at our main site in central Oxford. These are full time (37.5 hours) permanent roles, available for an immediate start. Shifts include early, late and weekends as required.

The salary will be £30,960 per annum. Reporting to the Catering Services Manager, Catering Supervisors lead food and beverage service and ensure a warm, welcoming experience for staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading front of house service in hospitality.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of food & beverage products and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead food and beverage service across the College.
• Promote a warm and welcoming customer experience.
• Report to the Catering Services Manager.
• Support large-scale catering and events throughout the year.

Skills

Supervision experience

Front of house

Leadership

Food & beverage knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Catering Supervisor

Catering Supervisors x2

The College wishes to appoint two Catering Supervisors to join our Front of House Team on a permanent basis, working at our main site in central Oxford. These are full time (37.5 hours) permanent roles, available for an immediate start. Shifts include early, late and weekends as required.

The salary will be £30,960 per annum.

The College's catering operation comprises the College Kitchen led by the Head Chef, and front of house operations (Hall, SCR, Buttery café and Bar) led by the Catering Services Manager. A combination of large-scale meal catering and dedicated fine dining features throughout the calendar year with significant conference and private event catering in the vacations. Term-time dining for college members includes regular meal services 7 days per week, alongside internal event dining, College events and private hire.

Reporting to the Catering Services Manager, Catering Supervisors play a key role, promoting a positive and warm welcome, and are responsible for leading food and beverage service across the College.

The successful applicant will have a previous supervision experience of working in front of house role in the hospitality industry.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional, with good leadership and team management skills, well organised, a good knowledge of food and beverage products, food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements relevant to hospitality operations.

In return we offer a friendly and supportive work environment, with an opportunity for training and career development, and a generous benefits package including a pension scheme with the ability to select your contribution level, 28 days holiday plus bank holiday, an employee discount platform with access to thousands of retail discounts, social events and many more.

Closing date: 9am Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews will take place either Tuesday 10th or Wednesday 11th November 2026