Catering Supervisor - Torpoint

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Torpoint; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I Defence is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee operations and deliver exceptional food and service for Defence contracts, on a 17.5-hour, part-time basis contracted to 50.2 weeks per year. You will lead kitchen and service teams, monitor KPIs, and maintain Health & Safety standards while ensuring outstanding customer experiences.

Two years catering experience, team leadership, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate are required, with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

• Two years of catering experience or more is required.
• Experience supervising and coordinating catering teams.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Awareness of health and safety standards in catering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to high standards for service and events.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to ensure quality and service.
• Monitor KPIs and report to the line manager regularly.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and uphold the brand image.
• Coordinate between customers and teams to exceed expectations.
• Support and train teams; lead from the front to enable growth.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards across teams.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Health & Safety awareness

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 part‑time basis, contracted to 17.5 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 pattern will be:

• Mon: Evenings
• Tues: Evenings
• Weds: Evenings
• Thurs: Evenings
• Fri: Evenings

Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year.

Could you shine as Defence's next Catering Supervisor?

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.
  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.