Catering Deputy Supervisor

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and ensuring top-notch food experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want you to be part of our team!, Operational Excellence: Lead the day-to-day operations of our Delivered Catering unit, ensuring adherence to business controls, policies, and procedures. You'll work closely with the Manager and team members to maintain high standards of customer service, food safety, product display, and cleanliness.
Customer Focus: Serve as the main point of contact for clients during deliveries and served bookings, ensuring a warm welcome and promoting our catering service. Respond to customer requests promptly and effectively to enhance their experience.
Team Leadership: Supervise staff, delegate tasks, and monitor performance to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out efficiently and to the required standard. Provide necessary training to maintain consistent standards and keep staff up to date with changes and procedures.
Health and Safety: Uphold legal requirements related to Health and Safety and Food Safety, ensuring a safe and secure environment for staff and customers at all times., As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus-based for all of your time.
Add your individuality to ours
Proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we're always on the lookout for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing staff community of over 4,000 individuals and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll thrive. Add your individuality to ours to help set us apart.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.
Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role within the hospitality industry.


• Strong communication and leadership skills to motivate and inspire your team.


• A customer-centric approach with a passion for delivering exceptional service.


• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate effectively, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• Knowledge of food safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
  
  We are a vibrant university campus dedicated to providing fresh, healthy, and on-trend food and beverages to our diverse and ever-changing customer base. As a Delivered Catering Deputy Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary experience for our community., Be part of a team that's committed to shaping the future of student dining and hospitality. Apply today to make a difference and take your career to the next level!

About UWE Bristol:
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK's most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we're always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Generous annual leave


• Career average pension schemes


• Opportunity for professional development and career growth.


• A supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.


• Access to university facilities and discounts, including cycle-to-work schemes and gym memberships.


• Onsite nursery