Catering Supervisor

Catering Supervisor

Location: W1F 0DQ

Contract: Temporary, fixed term

About Karma Cans

The best ideas happen at the table. Karma Cans is a London-based corporate and events caterer, delivering healthy and sustainable food straight from our kitchen to offices and event spaces across the city.

Karma Canteen is the latest addition to our services. We promise to redefine the dining experience of London office spaces, offering a diverse range of carefully curated, daily-changing menus to nourish and indulge every team.

Our canteen offering is a new and exciting part of the Karma Cans business, and we're on the lookout for a dedicated Catering Supervisor to help us champion it from the ground up.

Typical shift pattern:

Monday to Wednesday (11:00 to 20:00)

11:00 to 14:00 - Kitchen setup, lunch service and kitchen reset

14:00 to 15:00 - Lunch break (1 hour)

15:00 to 18:00- Pantry and stock management, including ordering

18:00 to 20:00 -Dinner service and closedown

Thursday: 11:00 to 15:00 (lunch service and pantry management)

Friday: 8:30 to 12:30 (pantry and order management)

(Shifts may vary, this gives you a general idea of what to expect.)

Great ideas deserve great food, help us deliver both

This is a chance to be part of something new. As we grow our canteen offering, you'll play a key role in shaping how it comes to life day to day. Here's what you need to know before applying.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing the kitchen area ready for food service
• Supervising one Catering Assistant during lunch service each day, delegating tasks, supporting them and making sure service runs smoothly
• Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw guests in, using guides provided by Karma Cans
• Managing the pantry and stock for 3 hours between lunch and dinner service, Monday to Wednesday, including restocking, rotating stock, checking use-by dates and keeping the pantry clean and organised
• Managing catering orders, accurately inputting weekly breakfast, lunch and dinner orders in the right quantities based on headcount data
• During pantry hours, providing images and feedback from service, and updating and communicating any changes to the week's orders, with everything finalised before 5pm (Monday-Wednesday) and end of shift (Thursday-Friday)
• Proudly presenting Karma Cans and championing our brand in everything you do
• Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations
• Feeding back to the Karma Cans team on waste, headcount and item popularity, helping us shape and improve the canteen offering as it grows

Pantry and stock management:

As part of your role, you’ll take ownership of the canteen pantry between lunch and dinner service. This includes:

• Restocking shelves, fridges and counters ready for the next service
• Rotating stock using first in, first out (FIFO) to keep food fresh and reduce waste
• Checking use-by and best-before dates and removing expired items
• Monitoring stock levels and placing orders with suppliers to keep the canteen fully stocked
• Planning orders around orders around headcount and item popularity to avoid shortages and minimise waste
• Receiving and checking deliveries against orders, and raising any issues with suppliers
• Keeping the pantry clean, organised and correctly labelled

Catering order management:

You’ll also be responsible for placing the canteen’s weekly catering orders. This includes:

• Accurately inputting weekly lunch and dinner orders into our ordering system
• Using headcount data to order appropriate quantities for each service
• Adjusting orders based on feedback on waste and item popularity
• Double-checking orders before submission to make sure they are complete and correct by the deadline

Full training will be provided on our ordering process and systems.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything they do
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
• Prioritise food safety in every task they undertake
• Be organised and detail-orientated, with confidence in managing stock and placing orders
• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but enthusiasm is what truly matters

Think you're a great fit? Apply now and join the Karma Cans team.

Work Location: In person