Catering Supervisor

Catering Supervisor / Events - Prestigious Independent School (Term‑Time Plus)

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 (Term‑Time Plus)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced catering professional ready to take the next step-while still enjoying a healthy work-life balance?
A leading independent school in Oxfordshire is seeking a proactive Catering Supervisor to join their established in‑house catering team.

This is a term‑time plus role, offering the rare combination of a dynamic, rewarding environment with regular school holidays and predominantly daytime hours. Some evening work may be required for school events and functions, but this will be planned in advance.

The Role

As Catering Supervisor, you will support the Catering Manager in delivering an exceptional food service for students, staff, and visitors. You'll help ensure the smooth running of daily operations across the kitchen, dining areas, and school events.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising daily catering operations and front‑of‑house service
• Leading, motivating, and supporting a small catering team
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, safety, and presentation
• Assisting with menu delivery and occasional food preparation
• Managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and monitoring wastage
• Ensuring compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements
• Providing warm, professional customer service
• Supporting school events and functions, including occasional evening service

About You

You'll be an enthusiastic, organised, and hands‑on leader who takes pride in delivering a high‑quality service.

You will bring:

• Previous supervisory experience in catering or hospitality
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A positive, team‑focused attitude
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene (Level 2 or 3 preferred)
• The ability to remain calm and effective during busy service periods

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £34,000-£40,000
• Term‑time plus - enjoy extended school holidays
• Predominantly daytime hours, with occasional evenings for events
• Free meals during working hours
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training

If you are Interested in this role please contact Giles for Further Information on 0163534949

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