University Cafe Senior Supervisor - Oxford

Chartwells Independent; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the catering sector is seeking a dedicated Cafe Supervisor to oversee operations at a university. This full-time role offers a chance to enhance your career while ensuring high-quality service and team support. You will be responsible for supervising deliveries, managing a team, and maintaining hygiene standards. The company values individuality and invests in its employees, providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes free meals, wellness classes, and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about customer service and team leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment.
• Good communication skills with a focus on great Customer Service.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly.
• Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Food Handling & Hygiene Standards

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Monday to Friday
• Free meals
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Cafe Supervisor to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in our University on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Cafe Supervisor, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Are you willing to learn new skills? Here's what you need to know before applying with Compass Group UK&I:

Your key responsibilities may include:

• Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly
• Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported
• Being a responsible key holder
• Assisting with weekly bookwork and any other duties that are necessary
• Producing weekly rotas following the manager's guidelines
• Placing orders for stock to maintain the correct stock levels
• Delegating where necessary and ensuring the team are proactive at all times
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Cafe Supervisor will:

• Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment
• Good communication skills with a focus on great Customer Service
• Team player and can-do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude

About Us

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.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!