Catering Supervisor - Education, Christchurch

About the Company We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across a variety of industries. Our sub-brands, including Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS, and Rapport, manage these sectors with a focus on transforming ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With a team of innovative and talented professionals across New Zealand, we strive to elevate experiences from good to great. Our strength lies in our shared values, vision, and purpose, which are built on the pillars of respect, growth, and teamwork. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues, while prioritizing sustainability to ensure an inclusive and equitable environment for all. About the Role We are seeking experienced and proactive Catering Supervisors to lead daily catering operations at one of our educational sites in Christchurch. In this role, you will supervise staff, support food production and service delivery, and ensure compliance with Compass Group’s Food Safety and Health & Safety systems. You will play a crucial role in contributing to an exceptional dining experience for residents. Your Responsibilities In this position, you will be responsible for delivering professional customer service by creating a friendly and welcoming environment, and effectively managing customer requests and complaints. You will maintain clean, organized, and safe dining, kitchen, and public areas, which includes equipment cleaning, stock rotation, and supply replenishment. A key part of your role will involve supervising, training, and coordinating team members, modeling high performance, leading inductions, and managing rostering and sick-cover processes. You will also manage the cost of goods and inventory, ensuring accurate ordering, stock management, and waste minimization. Additionally, you will assist with food preparation and presentation while ensuring that all tasks comply with the site food safety plan and Compass Group procedures. About You We are looking for an experienced hospitality professional with strong communication skills, capable of leading, supporting, and motivating a team. You should be flexible, organized, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Physical fitness, reliability, and a strong work ethic are essential, along with a commitment to maintaining high presentation and hygiene standards. Experience in a similar catering supervision or team-lead role is required, as well as a sound understanding of food safety and safe manual handling practices. You must also be able to obtain Police Clearance and adhere to all Compass Group procedures and operational standards. Benefits & Perks We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, including online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications. Our structured career paths provide clear progression within Compass Group. We recognize and reward our employees through initiatives such as Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses. Our strong commitment to health and safety underlines our focus on wellbeing. You will also benefit from corporate and retail discounts on health insurance, gyms, optometry, and more. Site-specific benefits may include uniforms, parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to facilities, depending on the location. If you are ready to take the next step in your hospitality leadership career and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.