Catering Supervisor

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare check

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting a Catering Supervisor to join Defence on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week. The role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year and will lead the catering team from open to close to ensure excellent food and service.

You will supervise, train, and motivate the team, maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety, and liaise with customers to exceed expectations.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Experience supervising a catering team or readiness to step up.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, or willingness to gain one.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Stay calm and positive under pressure.
• Be motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supervising our catering team on shift to keep delivering impeccable food and customer service
• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supporting and training the team, leading by example so everyone can excel
• Liaising between customers and the team to keep exceeding expectations
• Keeping your manager up to date on how each shift is going
• Making sure the team follows Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards on every shift

Skills

Catering supervision

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Job description

About us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Catering Supervisor to join Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

You’ll lead our catering team on shift, keeping the food great, the service slick and the team motivated from open to close. Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year

What you’ll do

• Supervising our catering team on shift to keep delivering impeccable food and customer service
• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supporting and training the team, leading by example so everyone can excel
• Liaising between customers and the team to keep exceeding expectations
• Keeping your manager up to date on how each shift is going
• Making sure the team follows Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards on every shift

What we offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About you

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have experience supervising a catering team, or be ready to take your first step up
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, or be willing to gain one
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Stay calm and positive under pressure
• Be motivated and always looking to learn

Job Reference: com/0611/95934001/52844883/BU #Defence

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!