School Catering Supervisor - Amberley

Chartwells Schools Dining Services; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational catering service in the UK seeks a passionate Catering Supervisor to oversee operations on a part-time basis (12.5 hours/week). The role involves ensuring kitchens run smoothly while delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have catering experience, team management skills, and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. This position offers opportunities for career progression within a committed and supportive organization that values its employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated individual looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Monitoring KPIs and targets with your line manager.
• Maintaining a positive brand image for Compass Group UK&I.
• Liaising between customers and service teams.
• Supporting and training teams to excel in their roles.
• Implementing Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivation to upskill

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 12.5 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. Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year. Can you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

About Chartwells

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.