School Catering Supervisor

Chartwells; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Catering Supervisor, where your passion for exceptional food and customer service can shine. In this part-time role, you'll oversee catering operations, ensuring that every meal meets the highest standards. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, this role offers the chance to develop your skills and advance your career in a company that values its people. If you have a love for great food and a drive to lead teams to success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least two years of catering experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising culinary and catering teams to ensure high standards.
• Implementing Health & Safety standards for compliance.

Skills

Catering Experience

Team Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

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 Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 16.25 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 employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year.

Could you shine as Chartwells' next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
2. Supervising culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable food and customer service
3. Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
4. Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
5. Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to exceed expectations
6. Supporting and training teams, leading from the front to enable excellence
7. Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards for compliance

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Have at least two years of catering experience
• Experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be ambitious and motivated to upskill

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, we have focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across UK schools and universities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and Children's Barred List check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions.

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At Compass Group UK&I, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to grow. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because diversity is our strength!