40 hours per week 5 over 7 days per week Shifts are between 06:00 - 22:30 depending on work schedule £13.91 per hour Free Car parking Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UT Job Description: Are you an experienced catering professional ready to step up and make a real impact, have a flair for street food and a passion for service? Sodexo is seeking a Multi-Unit Chef Supervisor to join our dynamic team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT, providing high-quality catering support across multiple onsite locations and in our new Catering Airstream Trailer. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same which would be perfect for someone who thrives on responsibility, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service. What you’ll do: As a Multi-Unit Chef Supervisor, you will play a key role in the operational delivery of our catering services. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing shifts and supporting catering leads to ensure services meet required standards Motivating and supervising chefs, helping drive training and development across the team Deputising for Head Chefs during short or long-term absences Delivering event catering utilising the catering trailer across various site locations Innovating street food and driving site offers Championing Sodexo’s values and Collaborative Business Relationship principles (BS11000) Maintaining strong client and customer relationships whilst representing Sodexo professionally at all times Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and Sodexo policies. Managing recipe systems, menu planning and food consumption to support quality and cost-efficiency Overseeing correct food cooking, storage, temperature monitoring and waste prevention Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety and resource care Supporting catering operations across the site including food preparation, cooking and presentation Handling any performance or service concerns in a timely, proactive manner Carrying out any reasonable tasks directed by management What you bring: Previous experience in a catering operational role Strong communication skills—both written and verbal Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards Solid understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements Confident IT user—competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Must have catering qualifications such as: BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 NVQ Level 2 or 3 Intermediate level food safety certification level 3 Desirable Experience working within a military environment What we offer: On-the-job training with experienced professionals Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications Career development opportunities within Sodexo A friendly and supportive work environment Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit. Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities. Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications