CATERING SUPERVISOR Christmas & New Year Off – Every Year Location: Edinburgh Academy Senior School, 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5BL Hours: 40 hours per week, primarily Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm Additional hours: Occasional evening or weekend work for school events Pay: £14.30 per hour (circa £27,885 per annum) Contract: 52 weeks Requirements: Full UK driving licence essential; own vehicle desirable Hospitality with a Real Work–Life Balance At Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy, we believe hospitality careers should offer structure, stability, and work-life balance. This role is mainly weekday, daytime hours, with most evenings and weekends free — including Christmas and New Year off. Occasional evening or weekend events are planned well in advance. The Role We’re looking for a confident, people-focused Catering Supervisor to lead our front-of-house team at Edinburgh Academy Senior School.You’ll help deliver a welcoming, professional dining experience for pupils, staff, and visitors while supporting and developing the team. Ideal for someone with hospitality experience who takes pride in maintaining high standards and leading a strong team. What You’ll Do Lead front-of-house service for breakfast, lunch, and school dining Plan and deliver daily service and a number of showcase school events throughout the year Train, motivate, and support front-line staff Act as Allergen Champion, ensuring safety and clear communication Work closely with kitchen and management teams to deliver excellent service Maintain a welcoming, professional dining environment Support recruitment, onboarding, and compliance About You Experience in hospitality or catering (supervisory experience preferred) A natural leader who enjoys motivating and supporting others Strong customer service skills with a calm, organised approach Pride in professionalism, presentation, and service What We Offer £14.30 per hour Primarily Monday–Friday daytime hours Christmas & New Year off every year Onsite parking Full training and uniform provided 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial, emotional support) Sodexo discounts for you and your family Cycle to Work scheme Learning and development opportunities Pension and death-in-service benefit Paid volunteering days Why Join Us? Work in a prestigious school environment with a strong sense of community Enjoy predictable hours and genuine work–life balance Lead a motivated front-of-house team in a calm, professional setting Take pride in delivering memorable experiences — from everyday service to special events Safeguarding & Inclusion Sodexo and The Edinburgh Academy are committed to safeguarding children and promoting inclusion. A satisfactory PVG check is required for this role. We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Looking for a hospitality role that fits your life — not the other way around? Apply today and join us at Edinburgh Academy.