Catering Supervisor

Full time 12 months fixed term32.5 hours per weekMonday - Friday08:00am - 15:00pm£14.12 per hourFree parkingOpportunities for career developmentPlus our Sodexo employee benefits packageCatering SupervisorCrawley - Full timeOperational excellence begins with you.At Sodexo, we're passionate about our people.We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating quality experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. Build a name with big-name businesses.What you'll do:Support the day-to-day management of catering and hospitality services, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service.Lead, motivate, and guide the team in the absence of the Catering Manager to deliver operational excellence.Ensure full compliance with health & safety, hygiene, COSHH, and all statutory and company policies.Coordinate team activities, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback to maintain high service standards.Deliver excellent customer
service, acting as a professional representative of the company at all times.Assist in managing financial performance, including stock control, labour efficiency, and revenue opportunities.Support audits, maintain accurate records, and ensure all documentation is completed in line with compliance standards.Contribute to business improvement by identifying opportunities to increase sales, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.Plan and support marketing initiatives and promotional activities to drive engagement and revenue.Handle incidents, complaints, and feedback professionally, taking appropriate action when required.Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment across all service areas.Assist with hospitality and special events, ensuring service is delivered to agreed standards.What you'll bring:Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.Proven experience within catering, hospitality, or food service environments.Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.Solid understanding of health & safety, food hygiene, and COSHH regulations.Good financial awareness, including stock control, cost management, and revenue generation.Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.Ability to analyse problems, identify opportunities, and implement practical solutions.Confident decision-making skills and the ability to work independently when required.High standards of personal presentation, hygiene, and professionalism.Good IT skills and experience using systems for reporting, stock, or administration.Flexibility to adapt to business needs, including working varied shifts and supporting events.Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.Why Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact
through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing supportAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailersSave for your future by becoming a member of the Pension PlanOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development toolsBike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fitSodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policiesA little more about Sodexo:At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to
build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the
job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Ready to be part of something greater?Work with the best in the business.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications