Catering Supervisor — Hands-on Ops Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Uxbridge College is seeking a strong, motivated Assistant Manager / Catering Supervisor to join our catering team in Uxbridge. You will support day-to-day operations, ensure service is efficient, commercially focused and consistently delivered to a high standard.

Working closely with the Catering Manager and Chef, you will lead staff development, training and quality control, maintain food safety standards, manage costs, and deliver excellent customer service during meal periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory roles within catering/food service.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergens.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Understanding of food costs, labour, stock and waste.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Manager in recruiting, selecting, and managing staff to meet site needs.
• Develop and implement training plans and regular team briefings.
• Maintain food, health, and safety standards across operations.
• Deliver excellent customer service during meal periods and monitor feedback.
• Maintain client relationships and present financial information as directed.
• Ensure equipment is well maintained and cleaning schedules are followed.
• Lead by example and promote company policies and values.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Assistant Manager

Catering supervision

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Financial awareness

Staff training

Job description

Uxbridge College is seeking a strong, motivated Assistant Manager / Catering Supervisor to join our catering team in Uxbridge. You will support day-to-day operations, ensure service is efficient, commercially focused and consistently delivered to a high standard.

Working closely with the Catering Manager and Chef, you will lead staff development, training and quality control, maintain food safety standards, manage costs, and deliver excellent customer service during meal periods.