Staff Canteen Supervisor

Oak View Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a hands-on staff canteen assistant at the Royal Albert Hall in London. You will manage day-to-day canteen operations, ensuring cleanliness, correct labeling, and efficient service for staff during lunch periods.

The role requires strong knowledge of food safety, allergens, and experience in hospitality. You will work a Monday–Friday pattern with a casual contract and a focus on maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of food, allergens, and Food Safety Management procedures.
• Previous experience in hospitality, catering, or food service.
• Confidence to work independently while supporting a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare the staff canteen before lunch service.
• Ensure allergen information and labels are accurate and visible.
• Support smooth service of food to staff during lunch periods.
• Monitor stock levels and rotate stock to minimise waste.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and presentation.
• Prepare the canteen for the next service period.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Hospitality experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together.

Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary.

From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.

About The Venue

Managed by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, the iconic Royal Albert Hall operation consists of 3 restaurants, 14 bars, 1 retail outlet, 147 hospitality boxes and events for up to 2000 people.

Role Purpose

Join the iconic Royal Albert Hall and become part of a dedicated Back of House team supporting the delivery of exceptional hospitality in one of London’s most prestigious venues. If you're highly organised, have strong food safety knowledge, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This role will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the staff canteen, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and compliant food service for employees across the venue.

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting up and preparing the staff canteen ahead of lunch service, ensuring the area is clean, organised, and fully stocked
• Liaising with the Operations team to ensure menus and allergen information are accurate, with correct food labels displayed alongside all dishe
• Supporting the smooth and efficient service of food to staff during lunch periods
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring effective stock rotation, including date checking and minimising waste
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and presentation throughout service
• Ensuring the canteen is replenished and prepared for the following service period

What We're Looking For

• Good knowledge of food, allergens, and Food Safety Management procedures
• Previous experience working within a hospitality, catering, or food service environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence working independently while supporting a wider team
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to daily operations

Good to know

Pay rate: Up to £16.80 per hour

Contract type: Casual contract.

Working pattern: Predominantly Monday to Friday, approximately 9:30am to 6:00pm, with occasional weekend working based on operational requirements.

Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and be committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, allergen compliance, and staff service.

Our Inclusion Commitments

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.