Catering Supervisor

University of Bristol; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol is inviting applications for a Catering Supervisor within Source catering. The role is based in Stoke Bishop, delivering front‑of‑house leadership across our catering outlets including halls, cafes, bars and a food court.

It offers term‑time only, 35 hours per week over five days, with 34 weeks per year and generous summer breaks. You will lead a front‑of‑house team, model friendly, professional service, assist with ordering, rotas and end‑of‑day duties, and contribute

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience in food service and dealing with guests.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience of working within a diverse team.
• High organisational skills and the ability to adapt to the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead front of house catering team members and ensure great customer service.
• Assist managers with ordering, rotas, end of day duties and due diligence.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

The role Source catering is the University of Bristol’s award-winning catering brand and are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual to take the role of Catering Supervisor at the university. The role will be working in one of our catering outlets which include 4 catered halls of residence, events & conference spaces, 9 cafes, 2 bars and a food court and will suit someone who has experience in the industry and can demonstrate leadership qualities.

We currently have a vacancy in one of our catered halls located up in the Stoke Bishop area. This is an amazing opportunity that provides work-life balance, training & development, working alongside a large and supportive team and involvement in exciting food & drink projects.

The contract is term time only, working 35 hours a week over 5 days, for 34 weeks of the year, meaning a generous amount of time off over the Summer, Christmas and Easter periods.

Our Catering Supervisors will look after daily tasks, ensuring our team have what they need to do their job on shift and setting the tone of friendly and professional customer service.

What will you be doing?

The successful candidate will focus on leading the front of house catering team members, setting an example of great customer service whilst supporting the managers with some of the daily tasks like ordering, rotas, end of day duties and due diligence.

Setting an example, great communication, organisation and a genuine interest in food & drink will be key to your success.

You should apply if

• Hospitality experience in food service and dealing with guests
• Supervisory experience
• Experience of working within a diverse team
• High organisational skills and the ability to adapt to the needs of the business

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full time, term time only

Shift pattern: 5 over 7 days

Grade: D

Salary: £24,685 - £26,093 per annum pro rata

School/Unit: Campus Division - Catering

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on: Thursday 20th August

For informal queries please contact: Louise Rose (Catering Cluster Manager) on [e-mail]

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