25 Food Service Leader jobs in the United Kingdom

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1009/ / /BU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1009/ / /R/BU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 4 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to 50 weeks per year

Could you shine as Defence's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1908/ / /BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for DINE on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Could you shine as DINE's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. ThatÕs why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

Job Reference: com/2708/ / /BU #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Supervisor? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2208/ / /BU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Job Title: Catering Supervisor
Pay rate: £15.57 – £7.03 per hour
Location: Birmingham
Hours:  Monday to Friday (7.15am - 2.15pm)

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Catering Supervisor to join a specialist SEN school in the Birmingham area. This is a long-term position with the potential to go permanent, starting immediately . The school supports pupils aged 9–16 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and this role is an opportunity to make a real difference by leading the catering service that supports both staff and pupils.

Benefits of working as a Catering Supervisor:
• Competitive hourly rate of £15.5 – £1 03
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding SEN school environment
• Long-term position with potential to become permanent
• Be part of a supportive and committed school team

Job requirements:
• Proven experience in large-scale catering management
• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
• Up-to-date Food Allergy Awareness certification (including Natasha’s Law)
• Strong knowledge of allergen protocols and food labelling regulations
• Ability to use basic ICT tools (email, Word, internet)

MUST HAVE AN ENHANCED DBS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE

Role responsibilities:
• Overseeing food preparation, cooking, and service to a high standard
• Leading and motivating a small catering team
• Managing resources efficiently and ensuring value for money
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards
• Ensuring compliance with UK and EU food safety and allergen laws
• Coordinating health & safety across all kitchen operations

About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, Tutors, and support staff. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Premier Work Support are excited to be recruiting for a temporary Catering Supervisor for a prestigious educational establishment in North Yorkshire.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Catering Supervisor to join our clients culinary team on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing high levels of service while ensuring a positive dining experience for the students and staff. Please note there is an opportunity for permanent employment for the right person.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of nutritious meals using fresh ingredients, adhering to dietary guidelines and health standards.
• Manage the kitchen and supervise kitchen staff as needed, ensuring efficient work flow and teamwork.
• Oversee time sheets and schedules for kitchen staff, ensuring proper coverage and support.
• Monitor stock control, including inventory management and ordering of supplies to maintain optimal levels.
• Carry out regular performance reviews of team implementing development plans.
• Collaborate with the Catering Manager to plan menus and implement catering events.
• Liaise with other departments and managers to ensure smooth operations and address any concerns.
• Supervise the catering team.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, following food safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as required to support the overall operation of the kitchen.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality.
• Food Hygiene Level 3 certification.
• Food allergen training.
• Proven experience in a culinary role, preferably in a school or large-scale catering environment.
• Strong understanding of allergies and dietary needs is beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday (term time only), 7:00am to 2:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

If this is the role for you, please apply with your CV today!

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Catering Supervisor

This is an exciting position for the right candidates to work for a company that values its employees.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food to the highest standards
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.
• Previous catering experience with a great passion for food and team engagement

The Ideal Candidate

* Basic food hygiene certificate

* Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge

* Be passionate about food and have excellent customer service

Hours of Work

37 hours per week

Job Title: Catering Supervisor
Pay Rate: £15.28 per hour
Location: Kings Norton
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term-time only (Monday – Friday, 7.15am – 2.15pm)
 

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Catering Supervisor to join a specialist educational provision in Kings Norton . This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced catering professional to lead a school kitchen and contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of students.

This rewarding role offers the chance to manage catering operations in a nurturing, SEN school environment, supporting vulnerable young people through nutritious meals and a welcoming dining experience.

• Weekly pay

• Term-time only role – enjoy work/life balance

• Join a proactive and friendly school team

• Make a lasting difference through food and wellbeing

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Proven experience in large-scale catering operations

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

• Up-to-date Food Allergy Awareness certificate (must include Natasha’s Law)

• Strong knowledge of allergen management and food labelling legislation

• Ability to manage a small team with positivity and efficiency

• Basic ICT skills (e.g., Word, email, internet navigation)

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and service across the school day

• Supervise a small team, ensuring high standards and a positive kitchen culture

• Ensure hygiene, food safety, and allergen compliance across operations

• Manage resources efficiently to deliver quality meals cost-effectively

• Communicate clearly with staff and students about dietary needs and food content

• Coordinate health and safety within the catering environment

• Support the wider school vision of nurturing, supporting, and empowering students

This role is ideal for a motivated, reliable individual with a passion for food and the drive to create a positive impact in a specialist school setting.

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

If you are ready to lead a catering team and contribute to the daily experience of students in a meaningful way, apply today and join Smart Education in supporting brighter futures.