Catering Supervisor

Compass Group UK; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Catering Supervisor, where your passion for exceptional food and customer service will shine. In this full-time role, you'll oversee catering operations, ensuring that kitchens run smoothly and that every meal exceeds expectations. With a commitment to employee development, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values individuality and teamwork. If you're ready to make a difference and lead a dedicated team, this role is perfect for you, offering a chance to be part of a respected organization that serves critical sectors like Defence and Government.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience required.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering Experience

Team Management

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Food Hygiene

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 Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 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.

Please note: This role is contracted to 50 weeks per year.

Could you shine as Defence'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

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.

Job Reference: com/0905/95875001/52681706/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!