Catering Supervisor (Temp To Perm) London

Hamilton Mayday; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrollment pension

Mon-Fri schedule

Temp-to-perm progression

Development opportunities

Job summary

Hamilton Mayday Ltd is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to lead a busy catering operation on a temp-to-perm basis. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a customer-focused approach to ensure top service standards.

You will oversee daily service, maintain food safety and allergen procedures, manage stock and cash handling, and support events. Monday to Friday with potential for a permanent position after a successful temporary period.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering/hospitality supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the catering team during daily service.
• Conduct team briefings and communicate menu and service information.
• Ensure opening, service and closing procedures are completed to a high standard.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve routine customer queries.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Monitor cash handling, till operations and end-of-day reconciliations.
• Oversee stock control, deliveries, storage and stock rotation.
• Support hospitality events, meetings and special functions.
• Deputise for the Food & Beverage Manager when required.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Food Safety

Cash Handling

Stock Control

Allergen Management

Job description

Are you an experienced catering professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service? We are currently recruiting for a Catering Supervisor to join a busy and professional catering operation on a temp-to-perm basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the catering team during daily service.
• Conduct team briefings and communicate menu and service information.
• Ensure opening, service and closing procedures are completed to a high standard.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve routine customer queries.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Monitor cash handling, till operations and end-of-day reconciliations.
• Oversee stock control, deliveries, storage and stock rotation.
• Support hospitality events, meetings and special functions.
• Deputise for the Food & Beverage Manager when required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality or food service supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Experience with cash handling and stock control.
• A positive, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
• Reliable, organised and flexible.

Personal Qualities

• Confident and approachable.
• Reliable, organised and flexible.
• Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fair, consistent and respectful in your approach.
• A positive role model who leads by example.

Benefits

• Auto-enrollment pension scheme.
• Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for development.