Catering Supervisor

Elior Uk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in Manchester seeks a Catering Supervisor to manage a talented team and oversee food operations for a school. You’ll ensure high-quality meal preparation and efficient budget management while fostering an excellent customer service environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, contract catering, and education experience. The role offers flexible hours during term time with competitive pay and various employee perks.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working hours

Holidays that match the school calendar

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Proven team leader experience.
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised.
• Previous experience within contract catering is essential.
• Previous experience within an Education setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation for 220 covers per day.
• Motivating and managing a team of 3 x General Assistant.
• Managing budget, stocktaking and ordering.
• Ensuring ongoing team communications and operational excellence.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team leadership

Self-motivated

Contract catering experience

Education setting experience

Job description

Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 2:00pm | 35 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Full Time

England, M4 6EY

£13.81 per hour

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

At Co-op Academy New Islington, part of Taylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds, and we’re passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness – because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

What you’ll be doing…

As our Catering Supervisor you will proactively manage our talented team on site, as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

• Oversee food preparation for 220 covers per day, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency
• Motivating and managing a team of 3 x General Assistant
• Controlling and managing a budget, stocktaking and ordering
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence

Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 2:00pm | 35 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

What can you bring?

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Proven team leader experience
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
• Previous experience within contract catering is essential
• Previous experience within an Education setting is advantageous

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!

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