Catering Supervisor

Compass Group PLC; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor for a major High Street brand on a part-time basis (30 hours per week). You will oversee kitchens and service counters, ensuring exceptional food and customer service while coaching teams and maintaining health & safety standards.

The role requires at least two years of catering experience, a valid Basic Food Hygiene certificate, and strong communication and organisational skills. 5 days out of 7 shifts are typical.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years catering experience.
• Hold a valid Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to high standards.
• Supervise culinary and service teams to ensure excellent service.
• Monitor KPIs and keep line manager informed.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and uphold the brand image.
• Coordinate between customers and teams to exceed expectations.
• Train and develop staff; lead from the front.
• Ensure health & safety standards across all catering and service teams.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Health & Safety knowledge

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 a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 30 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 a major High Street brand'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/0209/45044001/52830926/BU #One Retail

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!

• Job Reference com/0209/45044001/52830926/BU
• Contract Type Part Time
• Closing Date 2 October, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline