School Catering Supervisor: Lead Kitchens & Service

Chartwells Schools; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee catering and service operations at education sites on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week).

You will supervise culinary and catering teams, monitor KPIs, ensure Health & Safety compliance, and train staff, while representing the Compass brand in every interaction.

Required: at least two years in catering, a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in catering.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable service.
• Communicating with line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Liaising between customers and culinary/service teams to exceed expectations.
• Supporting and training teams, leading from the front to enable excellence.
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards across all catering and service teams.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Health & safety awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee catering and service operations at education sites on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week).

You will supervise culinary and catering teams, monitor KPIs, ensure Health & Safety compliance, and train staff, while representing the Compass brand in every interaction.

Required: at least two years in catering, a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, and excellent communication and organisational skills.