Catering Supervisor
Location: Edinburgh Academy Junior School, Edinburgh
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday (unless special events on which you would have good advance notice off).
Salary: £14.30 per hour
Contract: 52 weeks
You will get every chistmas and new year off!
A Hospitality position That Works Around Your Life
Love hospitality but tired of long evenings and weekend shifts?
At Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy, you can build a rewarding career in hospitality while enjoying a genuine work-life balance . Most of your hours are daytime, weekday-focused, giving you your evenings back and more time to recharge!
The Role We're looking for a confident and energetic Catering Supervisor to lead our front-of-house team. You'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality service experience for pupils, staff, and visitors across daily dining and special events.
This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same, from leading breakfast and lunch service to supporting occasional events throughout the year.
What You'll Be Doing Leading and motivating a front-of-house team to deliver smooth, professional service
Overseeing day-to-day dining operations (breakfast, lunch and hospitality)
Supporting and delivering events (with occasional flexibility required)
Acting as Allergen Champion, ensuring safety and clear communication
Creating a welcoming, high-standard dining environment
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training of team members
Working closely with kitchen and site leadership teams
About You Experience in hospitality or catering, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role
Passion for delivering excellent customer service
Strong organisational skills and ability to stay calm in busy environments
Natural leader who enjoys developing and supporting others
Flexible approach when supporting events or occasional additional service needs
What We Offer Competitive salary at £14.30 per hour
Primarily Monday–Friday working pattern, rare evening/weekend requirements
24/7 virtual GP and mental health support
Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial and wellbeing support)
Sodexo discounts for you and your family
Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit
Paid volunteering days
Uniform provided
Why Join Us? Work in a prestigious and well-regarded school environment
Enjoy a better work-life balance than traditional hospitality roles
Lead a supportive team where your impact is visible every day
Be part of a business that invests in your development and wellbeing
Safeguarding & Inclusion Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy are committed to safeguarding children and promoting inclusion. This role requires a satisfactory PVG check. We're a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
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Catering Supervisor in Edinburgh employer: Sodexo Group
Sodexo at Edinburgh Academy is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises teamwork and professional growth. As a Front of House Supervisor, you will enjoy the benefits of a supportive environment, with ample opportunities to enhance your leadership skills while ensuring a memorable dining experience for our school community. Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this role allows you to engage with a diverse group of pupils and staff, making every day rewarding and impactful.
