Catering Team Leader

Sodexo Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an enthusiastic Catering Supervisor to join The King's School, Chester, leading day-to-day catering operations and delivering excellent service to pupils, staff and visitors.

You will lead the catering team, ensure food hygiene standards, support events, and work closely with the General Catering Manager and Head Chef.

Experience in hospitality or education environment is desirable; the role offers full training, a dynamic team, and opportunities across Sodexo.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience in hospitality, catering or events.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring excellent food service and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, motivate and support the catering team to deliver high standards at all times.
• Work closely with the General Catering Manager and Head Chef to ensure the smooth running of daily services and events.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, allergen management and cleanliness.
• Deliver a warm, welcoming hospitality experience for pupils, staff, visitors and guests.
• Support the planning and delivery of school functions, conferences and hospitality events.
• Promote teamwork, provide on-the-job training and encourage continuous improvement across the catering team.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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Location The Kings School, Cheshire, Chester, CH47QL

For over 475 years, The King's School, Chester has been inspiring young people through an exceptional independent education. Today, we continue to blend our rich heritage with 21st-century innovation, providing an outstanding environment where pupils flourish academically, socially and personally.

Our vision is to be one of the country's leading academic day schools, equipping students with the skills, courage and character to thrive in a changing world. Guided by our values of Aspire, Respect and Collaborate, we are committed to excellence in everything we do, including the dining experience we provide for our pupils, staff, visitors and guests.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Supervisor to join our friendly and professional catering team.

What You Do

• Supervise the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring excellent food service and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, motivate and support the catering team to deliver high standards at all times.
• Work closely with the General Catering Manager and Head Chef to ensure the smooth running of daily services and events.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, allergen management and cleanliness.
• Deliver a warm, welcoming hospitality experience for pupils, staff, visitors and guests.
• Support the planning and delivery of school functions, conferences and hospitality events.
• Promote teamwork, provide on-the-job training and encourage continuous improvement across the catering team.

What You Bring

• Has previous experience in hospitality, catering or events.
• Is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
• Can lead, motivate and support a team during busy service periods.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities.
• Has a good understanding of food hygiene, allergen awareness and health & safety.
• Is flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of school events.
• Experience within an education or independent school environment and a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate would be advantageous but are not essential.

What We Offer:

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong to a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.