Catering Supervisor
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Paignton
- Salary
- Branded uniform provided, free entry in to our
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 22 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Catering & Hospitality
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Wild Planet Trust is a registered education, scientific and conservation charity established in 1957 and based in Devon, UK. We own two zoos in south west England, plus two local nature reserves and a National Nature Reserve. We support conservation in the United Kingdom and overseas using funds generated by the people who visit the zoos and the expertise and dedication of our staff.
Paignton Zoo first opened its doors as the Torbay Zoological Gardens in 1923. Almost 100 years later, our site, and work, has grown considerably and we are now one of the South West's largest conservation organisations and top visitor attractions. There are over 230 species of animal that call Paignton Zoo home. As well as being a zoo, we're also a botanical garden with over 4,000 species on record.
We are looking for a Supervisor to be responsible for maintaining the smooth and efficient running of our main restaurant and cabins, providing an excellent guest experience to all visitors. You will also work with the other Supervisor, Head Chef and Management team to provide a profitable and popular catering offer that complements Paignton Zoo.
As a Supervisor you will be responsible for ensuring the Food Safety System is upheld, cashing up tills and balancing floats, ensuring the rotas are completed and flex with the business, supervising the catering area and staff, managing the queues and overall standards within the restaurant. You will also be responsible for stock ordering and replenishment and ensure any POS items are in line with the branding guidelines.
A Level 2 Food Safety certificate is essential. A Level 3 Food Safety certificate would be an advantage. Experience in supervising a busy food led operation with hands on experience of Front of House are essential.
Candidates should be flexible and able to work weekends, bank holidays and during the holiday season, have a great eye for detail and an understanding of what amazing guest experience looks like.
This is a permanent position working a minimum of 32.5 hours a week on a rota basis. There will be a requirement to work weekends. The salary for the position is GBP11.31 per hour.
We offer the following benefits (after probationary period):
Defined contribution pension scheme
28 days paid holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 33 days' pro-rata after 5 years
Company Sick pay
Branded uniform provided (as required)
Relevant internal and external training provided
Free entry to our zoos for staff and immediate family
Complimentary tickets
Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Headspace Premium App
Free staff parking
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
Paignton Zoo first opened its doors as the Torbay Zoological Gardens in 1923. Almost 100 years later, our site, and work, has grown considerably and we are now one of the South West's largest conservation organisations and top visitor attractions. There are over 230 species of animal that call Paignton Zoo home. As well as being a zoo, we're also a botanical garden with over 4,000 species on record.
We are looking for a Supervisor to be responsible for maintaining the smooth and efficient running of our main restaurant and cabins, providing an excellent guest experience to all visitors. You will also work with the other Supervisor, Head Chef and Management team to provide a profitable and popular catering offer that complements Paignton Zoo.
As a Supervisor you will be responsible for ensuring the Food Safety System is upheld, cashing up tills and balancing floats, ensuring the rotas are completed and flex with the business, supervising the catering area and staff, managing the queues and overall standards within the restaurant. You will also be responsible for stock ordering and replenishment and ensure any POS items are in line with the branding guidelines.
A Level 2 Food Safety certificate is essential. A Level 3 Food Safety certificate would be an advantage. Experience in supervising a busy food led operation with hands on experience of Front of House are essential.
Candidates should be flexible and able to work weekends, bank holidays and during the holiday season, have a great eye for detail and an understanding of what amazing guest experience looks like.
This is a permanent position working a minimum of 32.5 hours a week on a rota basis. There will be a requirement to work weekends. The salary for the position is GBP11.31 per hour.
We offer the following benefits (after probationary period):
Defined contribution pension scheme
28 days paid holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 33 days' pro-rata after 5 years
Company Sick pay
Branded uniform provided (as required)
Relevant internal and external training provided
Free entry to our zoos for staff and immediate family
Complimentary tickets
Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Headspace Premium App
Free staff parking
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