Weekend Front of House Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and motivating a team of three to deliver high-quality service
• Overseeing front-of-house operations to ensure smooth service flow
• Providing a welcoming and professional experience for 120+ boarders and guests
• Supporting sports fixture catering, ensuring timely and efficient service
• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are upheld at all times
• Handling customer queries and fostering a positive dining environment
• Communicating effectively with the kitchen team to maintain seamless operations

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in hospitality, catering, or front-of-house supervision
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Health & Safety awareness, including COSHH and HACCP knowledge (desirable)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive operations forward

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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Hours: Saturdays & Sundays - 8 hours a day. 11-7

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts via HAPI app (high street shops, holidays & cinema)
• Access to a wellbeing hub and employee assistance programme
• Free meals while on shift
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levels

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive Front of House Weekend Supervisor to join our team at New Hall School, a prestigious independent school in Chelmsford.

In this key role, you will lead a team of three to deliver exceptional front-of-house service while looking after 120+ boarders and supporting sports fixtures over the weekend. You will be responsible for motivating your team, ensuring high standards of service, and driving operations forward to create a seamless and welcoming dining experience.