Catering Supervisor

1 day ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Planet Recruitment Full time
About the Role:
Planet Recruitment is seeking a skilled Catering Supervisor to join our team at Oxford University. As a key member of our hospitality operations, you will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service standards in our dining halls, senior common room, bar, and cafes.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months' experience in supervising staff and possess excellent people skills. You should be able to organize others effectively and have an approachable and outgoing personality.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Supervise each meal period to meet agreed standards of service while maintaining all hygiene standards.
  • Make suggestions to develop service standards to meet the changing needs of the College and its customers.
  • Organize and direct each meal period so that staff are assigned according to the needs of the level of service.
  • Monitor the appearance of staff, ensure they are correctly uniformed and meet approved standards of appearance.
  • Check stocks of China, cutlery etc as directed to ensure service level requirements.
  • Lay tables, plan table assignments, prepare and set up for meal service.
  • At the end of each meal period ensure wash up is clear and all service areas are clean and tidy.
  • Assist with the service of SCR lunch and dinner in the SCR and at High Table both in and out of term.
  • Assist with events including refreshment breaks, drinks receptions and al fresco dining throughout the college and its environs.
  • Clean and polish silver, glass, and specialist service items.
  • Receive deliveries checking for accuracy and quality and ensuring correct storage.
  • Despatch and record wine issues to Hall and Bar as required.
  • Select and prepare SCR wines in advance of service.
  • Implement the cleaning programme for both SCR and Arco food and beverage service areas and equipment.
  • Open and close the bar at agreed times.
  • Check fridges, back bar and bottle up as required before the bar opens.
  • Cash up tills.
  • Prepare daily takings reconciliation as directed by the steward.
  • Prepare staff rotas with the steward.
  • Ensure bar staff report for duty on time and complete signing in sheet.
  • Supervise casual bar staff throughout the shift.
  • Perform weekly pipe cleaning.
  • Maintain good stock control practice.
  • Maintain good order in cellar and stock room.
  • Ensure area behind bar is clean and prepared for service and left clean and tidy at the end of each shift.
  • Develop and adhere to cleaning schedules.
  • Receive deliveries as necessary.


About You:
If you are already working in a supervisory role and looking to progress to a larger operation, this position could suit you.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • You must have food service experience.
  • At least 6 months experience of supervising staff.
  • Good people skills.
  • Spoken English to conversational standard.
  • Have the ability to organise others as well as having an approachable and outgoing personality.


Benefits:
  • Free Meals whilst on duty.
  • 38 days holiday (pro rata).
  • University pension scheme.
  • Discounted bus season ticket.


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