Catering Supervisor

University of Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol is seeking a Catering Supervisor to lead the front of house team across our campus catering outlets, including four catered halls of residence, events & conference spaces, nine cafes, two bars and a food court. You will model friendly, professional customer service and help drive engaging food and drink projects.

This full-time role is 35 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 with generous time off; grade D and a salary of £24,685 - £26,093 per annum.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience in food service and dealing with guests.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience of working within a diverse team.
• High organisational skills and the ability to adapt to the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead front of house catering team members and ensure great customer service.
• Assist managers with ordering, rotas, end of day duties and due diligence.
• Set an example through communication, organisation and interest in food and drink.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Supervisory experience

Diversity teamwork

Organisation skills

Job description

The role

Source catering is the University of Bristol’s award-winning catering brand and are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual to take the role of Catering Supervisor at the university. The role will be working in one of our catering outlets which include 4 catered halls of residence, events & conference spaces, 9 cafes, 2 bars and a food court and will suit someone who has experience in the industry and can demonstrate leadership qualities.

This is an amazing opportunity that provides work-life balance, training & development, working alongside a large and supportive team and involvement in exciting food & drink projects. The contract is 35 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 with a generous amount of time off throughout the year.

Our Catering Supervisors will look after daily tasks, ensuring our team have what they need to do their job on shift and setting the tone of friendly and professional customer service

What will you be doing?

The successful candidate will focus on leading the front of house catering team members, setting an example of great customer service whilst supporting the managers with some of the daily tasks like ordering, rotas, end of day duties and due diligence.

Setting an example, great communication, organisation and a genuine interest in food & drink will be key to your success.

Required qualifications

• Hospitality experience in food service and dealing with guests
• Supervisory experience
• Experience of working within a diverse team
• High organisational skills and the ability to adapt to the needs of the business

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full time - 35 hours

Shift pattern: 5 days over 7

Grade: D

Salary: £24,685 - £26,093 per annum

School/Unit: Campus Division - Catering & Events Services

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on: Thursday 22nd October

For informal queries please contact: Ioana Dobos (Unit Manager) – [e-mail]

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

Available documents

• Further Particulars - Campus Division - Sept 2026 update.pdf
• Job Description - Catering Supervisor.pdf