Catering Supervisor

Gather + Gather; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare

Employee Assistance

Perks at Work

Career training

Job summary

Gather + Gather is hiring a Catering Supervisor to lead our catering team on shift, delivering great food and first-class service from open to close. This full-time role (37.5 hours, Monday–Friday, days) is based in the UK.

You will train and motivate staff, ensure high food hygiene standards, and liaise with customers to exceed expectations. A Basic Food Hygiene certificate is required, and a willingness to learn and stay calm under pressure will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Team supervision

Customer service

Food hygiene

Communication

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Learner mindset

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

About Us

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.

About the Role

We're currently recruiting a Catering Supervisor to join Gather and Gather on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days.

You’ll lead our catering team on shift, keeping the food great, the service slick and the team motivated from open to close.

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

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!