Catering Supervisor

Catering Supervisor

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Compass Group PLC

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a passionate team to create exceptional food and service experiences.
  • Company: Join Compass Group UK&I, a leader in catering for Defence and government sectors.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a friendly team dedicated to excellence and customer satisfaction.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in food service while supporting our military and government clients.
  • Qualifications: Two years of catering experience and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world‑class customer service.

You will confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Defence on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week).

This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year with a shift pattern of 5 out of 7 days.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
  • Supervise our culinary and catering teams to continuously deliver impeccable food and customer service.
  • Communicate regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
  • Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
  • Liaise between customers and our culinary and service teams to exceed expectations.
  • Support and train teams, leading from the front to enable everyone to excel in their role.
  • Implement and review Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum of two years of catering experience.
  • Experience managing teams in a similar role.
  • Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Ambitious and motivated to upskill.
  • About Compass Group UK&I – Defence ESS

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector.

We support 250+ UK military establishments, high‑profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector.

We value a friendly, customer‑focussed approach at all levels to deliver excellent service.

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Compass Group PLC

Contact Details:

Compass Group PLC Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Catering Supervisor

Catering Experience
Team Management
Food Hygiene Certification
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Customer Service
Health & Safety Compliance