Catering Supervisor

Restaurant Associates; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee all catering and service operations. This full-time position will require you to ensure exceptional food quality and customer service while managing your team effectively. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of catering experience and a proven track record in team management. Join us to progress your catering career with a company that values individuality and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Monitoring KPIs and targets with line manager.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ambition

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 Restaurant Associates on a full‑time basis, contracted to 35 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.

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
• Be passionate about great‑tasting food and exceptional customer service

Qualifications & Skills

• 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

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.