Catering Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Catering Supervisor to oversee all catering operations. Responsibilities include supervising culinary teams, preparing high-quality food, and ensuring exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of catering experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food. This full-time role offers career progression opportunities within a supportive environment that values diversity and individual growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience required.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to implement Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams.
• Communicate regularly with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Maintain a positive brand image for Compass Group UK&I.
• Liaise between customers and teams to exceed expectations.
• Support and train team members.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team management

Ambition and motivation

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 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Full‑time (Days)
• Tues: Full‑time (Days)
• Weds: Full‑time (Days)
• Thurs: Full‑time (Days)
• Fri: Full‑time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

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

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.

Ideal Catering Supervisor

• 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

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 workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/2212/96452001/52720293/BU #RA Group

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!