Catering Supervisor
at OCS Group Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident EmployerAbout The Role: Hours per week: This role is working varied days and will include over the weekend, 8am- 2pm or 4pm-9pm Key responsibilities: As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- You will be supporting in managing the Front of House day-to-day operations of catering services, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently
- Supporting in creating and planning daily menus that are innovative, cost-effective, and meet dietary requirements
- Monitoring the quality of food and beverages, ensuring portion control, and maintaining high standards of presentation
- Leading and supervising the Front of House catering team, including training staff and managing their performance
- Ensuring excellent customer service by addressing client needs and resolving any issues promptly
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining hygiene standards, and keeping accurate records
- Ordering supplies, managing stock levels, and conducting inventory checks
- Helping to control costs, and ensuring the catering service is financially viable What are we looking for?
- Previous experience in a similar role within the Contract Catering industry is required
- Hold relevant qualifications, have knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety is a must
- A proven track record in supervising a team and leadership is crucial
- Demonstrate high standards and be well organised in all areas of Management
- Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills are essential The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Must have the Right to Work in the UK
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively
- Ability to handle different situations and find practical solutions
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Good time-management and organisational abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
- While not always mandatory, having a food hygiene certificate (Level 2) is advantageous Hiring Criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively
- Have an understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control About The Company: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. Why Work for OCS? ✅ Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people. 🚀 Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career. 🙂 Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources. 📝 Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications! 💰 Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific) How to Apply:
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