Supervisor Catering and Bars

Blue Arrow • Other • Oxfordshire, Reading, United Kingdom • 1w ago

Job title: Supervisor Catering and Bars
Location: Reading
Contract type: Temporary - on going -tem to perm
Starting on: Immediate start available
Rate of pay: Mon- Fri 16 + Holiday pay per hour - Weekends 24.00 per hour

Hours of work: Flexible, the operation runs from 7am to Midnight 7 days a week. There are currently a team of 4 supervisors who work a variety of shifts over the 7 days and generally work 4 days and have 3 days off. Hours of work would typically be 37.5 per week.

The role:
You will be working for a large University within their Catering, Bars and Dining operations. The operation is predominantly staff by students of the University. The role will lead student workers across multiple sites while on duty providing a point of contact for advice and issues as well as providing training to the student worker team to ensure excellent service continuity.
Passing on your wealth of experience gained in the hospitality industry you will train and support the student workers achieve a great service to the guests. You will proactively contribute to innovate ideas to the bars and dining service.

Benefits:
Paid weekly
Hourly Pay
Flexibility with hours of work
Free meals whilst on duty
Free Parking available
Chance to gain experience in a variety of different venues
Training and development available
Enhanced weekend rate of pay

Key information:
Immediate Start
Choose the days you would like to work, and we will match you up with the most suitable shifts
Work Monday to Friday or just weekends - The choice is yours.
Variety of shift patterns available for full time and part time hours
Key responsibilities include:
Supervise team members to ensure specifications are adhered to and high standards are maintained
Provide on-the-job and structured training such as barrel changes and cleaning tasks.
Adhere to the University food safety code of practice
Always ensure excellent customer service is delivered by the team
Supervise the retail of alcohol in accordance to legal and regulatory requirements
Supervise the Bar and Dining Services
Supervise payment operations including, opening, operating and closure of the payment points, in line with financial procedures

Skills required:
Ability to inspire and lead a team of young student workers
Training and coaching - Able to communicate quickly & clearly with teams
Strong attention to detail
Enthusiasm and willingness to develop your own skills and knowledge, plus those around you
Infectious passion for food and drink
Flexible and have a willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
Positive and approachable manner
Able to stay calm when pressure mounts or difficulties arise in service
Understanding of student-centric Social Media Platforms
Basic understanding profit and loss accounts

Qualifications/Certifications/experience:
Level 2 food Hygiene qualification

If the above role seems like the right fit for you, please apply. For more information or a chat about the role, call Blue Arrow Reading and ask for Gabriela.