Catering Supervisor

About Us

We are a small charity based in Sussex that supports children and young people with SEND. Our most recent project at the University of Sussex is committed to creating meaningful work experience opportunities and employment training for our young people aged 16-25. The bagel and coffee stall microbusiness is a platform for young people to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive, real-world work environment.

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and experienced catering supervisor to oversee operations at our social enterprise project. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operations but also play a pivotal role in coaching our young people with learning disabilities providing them with invaluable work experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations at the bagel and coffee stall
• Training and coaching young people with learning disabilities on various tasks such as customer service, food preparation, and cash handling
• Ensuring a positive, supportive, and inclusive working environment for all team members
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety
• Managing inventory and cash flow with honesty and integrity
• Liaising with management, families, and support workers to ensure the success of the project

Requirements

• Experience in food and beverage service, preferably in a leadership role
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a passion for mentoring and coaching
• Ability to handle food and cash transactions with integrity
• Strong commitment to inclusivity and respect for all individuals
• Patience and understanding when working with individuals with SEND (full training and support will be provided)
• Food hygiene and safety certification would be a plus
• Driving license and own car
• Week days and weekend work

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with learning disabilities
• Working within a supportive and passionate team
• Competitive salary

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are passionate about supporting young people with SEND to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunities Employer

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Food management: 1 year (required)
• Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (required)
• supporting people with SEND: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person