School Catering Supervisor: Lead Kitchen & Service

Compass Group UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells (Compass Group UK&I) is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee all catering and service operations across our education sites. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, contracted to 43.2 weeks per year, with a pattern including nights and days.

You will lead culinary and service teams, ensure high standards of food and customer service, monitor KPIs with your line manager, and uphold Health & Safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience.
• Holds a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated with drive to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to ensure service quality.
• Communicate regularly with line manager to monitor KPIs.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Liaise between customers and service teams to exceed expectations.
• Support and train teams, leading from the front.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards across teams.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells (Compass Group UK&I) is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee all catering and service operations across our education sites. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, contracted to 43.2 weeks per year, with a pattern including nights and days.

You will lead culinary and service teams, ensure high standards of food and customer service, monitor KPIs with your line manager, and uphold Health & Safety.