Food Service Supervisor

Sodexo Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company in York is seeking a Food Services Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene. The ideal candidate will have food handling experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to customer service. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and monitoring service quality. This role offers a pay rate of £13.23 per hour plus benefits and is ideal for those passionate about delivering excellent dining experiences.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Previous food handling experience.
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Ability to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the food service team.
• Prepare and present food to company standards.
• Serve customers efficiently and with a friendly attitude.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in food service areas.
• Monitor wastage and consumption.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to adhere to health & safety practices

Proactive attitude

Education

Food Handler/Food Hygiene Training Level 3

Job description

Food Services Supervisor

Location: York-YO318TA

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 07:00-15:00

Rate Of Pay: £13.23 per hour plus Sodexo benefits.

About the Role

Asa Food Services Supervisor, you will play a key role in overseeing the daily operations of our food service team. You will be responsible for ensuring that high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service are consistently maintained. This position requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to motivate and support your team to deliver an excellent dining experience for all customers. If you are passionate about foodservice and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to company standards.
• Serve customers efficiently and with a friendly attitude.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all food service areas.
• Operate tills and manage sales documentation.
• Monitor wastage and consumption.
• Conduct opening and closing audit checks.
• Support budgeted gross profit within your area.
• Ensure FSAs within your area follow their job descriptions.
• Undertake cleaning of equipment, fixtures, and service areas as required.
• Check deliveries and record food temperatures.
• Fulfil reasonable management requests and attend job-related training.
• Provide cover during holidays and sickness periods.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a high-performing individual with strong customer service skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards. You should be proactive, able to build effective relationships, and demonstrate a helpful attitude at all times.

Essential:

• Good communication skills.
• Previous food handling experience.
• Ability to adhere to health & safety practices.
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Food Handler/Food Hygiene Training Level 3.

Desirable:

• COSHH training.
• First Aid certification.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies