Catering Supervisor

Chartwells; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee culinary operations in universities. The role requires a passion for food and superb customer service along with team management skills. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years' experience in a catering role and hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. This opportunity offers competitive pay and excellent career development within a thriving company that values diversity and individual contributions.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Great perks

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Monitoring KPIs and targets with your line manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Catering experience

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 Universities on a full‑time basis, contracted to 35 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:

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

Please note: This role is contracted to 44.4 weeks per year.

Could you shine as Universities’s 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 Candidate

• 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/1812/G92701/52781831/BU #Universities & Colleges

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!