Front of House Catering Supervisor

Front of House Catering Supervisor Location: St Leonards School, The Pends, St Andrews, KY16 9QJ Salary: £13.60 per hour Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday (some weekend work business dependant) Enhanced PVG checks required At St Leonards School, we are proud to provide an enriching educational environment that goes far beyond the classroom.Our catering and hospitality service plays a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive community for our students, staff, and visitors.We are now looking for a Front of House Catering Supervisor to join our dedicated team and help us deliver outstanding service every day. The Role As Front of House Catering Supervisor, you will lead our Front of House team to ensure all catering and hospitality services run smoothly, consistently, and to the highest standards.Working closely with the Senior Management Team and Executive Chef, you will oversee daily service, support special events, and champion excellence in customer experience. Your responsibilities will include: Supervising meal services and catering operations across school and hospitality functions. Acting as Allergen Champion, ensuring compliance and awareness in service delivery. Managing and ordering stock in collaboration with the Executive Chef. Ensuring marketing, signage, and presentation are ready ahead of each service. Supporting the recruitment, training, and scheduling of staff. Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety. Assisting with daily operations, including service on the counter or in the kitchen when required. Taking an active role in ensuring health, safety, and safeguarding standards are upheld at all times. This is a varied role requiring flexibility to support evening, weekend, and holiday events, as well as the ability to take ownership of day-to-day service excellence. About You We are looking for someone with: Proven experience in a supervisory role within catering, hospitality, or a similar environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team. A clear, supportive leadership style, and the ability to resolve challenges with innovative solutions. Strong organisational and time management skills. A proactive, professional approach with a focus on customer service and attention to detail. Desirable: Level 2/3 Food Hygiene qualification. What We Offer Working with Sodexo means being part of something bigger – a team that makes a real difference every day. In return for your hard work, you’ll receive: Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme, including legal and financial advice. Free health and wellbeing app with rewards, plus 24/7 access to a virtual GP. Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals for you, your friends, and family. Financial tools and benefits via the Salary Finance Platform. Sodexo Retirement Plan and Death in Service benefit. Career growth opportunities, apprenticeships, and access to learning resources. Cycle to Work Scheme. Volunteering opportunities in your community. Full training, protective uniform, and a supportive working environment. How to Apply If you’re ready to lead from the front, deliver exceptional service, and be part of an incredible team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Sodexo at St Leonards School. Please note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Some roles require background checks, including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/or Disclosure Scotland. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications—don’t miss your chance to apply