Catering Team Leader — School Dining & Events

Sodexo Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo discounts

Salary Finance platform

Retirement plan

Death in service

Learning & development tools

Cycle to Work

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

The King's School, Chester is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Supervisor to join our friendly catering team. You will supervise day-to-day operations, ensure excellent food service and customer satisfaction, and maintain high standards of hygiene.

You will lead and support a catering team during busy service periods, work closely with the General Catering Manager and Head Chef for daily services and events, and contribute to a warm hospitality experience for pupils, staff and

Qualifications

• 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.

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 & 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

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen awareness

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

The King's School, Chester is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Supervisor to join our friendly catering team. You will supervise day-to-day operations, ensure excellent food service and customer satisfaction, and maintain high standards of hygiene.

You will lead and support a catering team during busy service periods, work closely with the General Catering Manager and Head Chef for daily services and events, and contribute to a warm hospitality experience for pupils, staff and