Catering Supervisor

Chartwells; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee operations in Tonbridge. The role includes managing culinary teams, ensuring high food standards, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of catering experience, effective communication skills, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Great workplace culture

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable service.
• Communicating with line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Representing the brand and maintaining a positive image.
• Liaising between customers and culinary/service teams.
• Supporting and training teams to excel in their roles.
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Great-tasting food passion

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Minimum 2 years catering experience

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 Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• 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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2907/43112001/52752866/BU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!