40 hours per week5 over 7 days per weekShifts are between 06:00 - 22:30 depending on work schedule£13.91 per hourFree Car parkingCheck your local transport links here:Plan Your Journey | Traveline- the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UTJob 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 atMerville 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 standardsMotivating and supervising chefs, helping drive training and development across the teamDeputising for Head Chefs during short or long-term absencesDelivering event catering utilising the catering trailer across various site locationsInnovating street food and driving site offersChampioning Sodexo's values and Collaborative Business Relationship principles (BS11000)Maintaining strong client and customer relationships whilst representing Sodexo professionally at all timesEnsuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and Sodexo policies.Managing recipe systems, menu planning and food consumption to support quality and cost-efficiencyOverseeing correct food cooking, storage, temperature monitoring and waste preventionEnsuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety and resource careSupporting catering operations across the site including food preparation, cooking and presentationHandling any performance or service concerns in a timely, proactive mannerCarrying out any reasonable tasks directed by managementWhat you bring:Previous experience in a catering operational roleStrong communication skills—both written and verbalAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a teamExcellent attention to detail and commitment to high standardsSolid understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety requirementsConfident IT user—competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Must have catering qualifications such as:BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HNDCity & Guilds 706/1 and 2NVQ Level 2 or 3Intermediate level food safety certification level 3DesirableExperience working within a military environmentWhat we offer:On-the-job training with experienced professionalsFully funded apprenticeship qualificationsCareer development opportunities within SodexoA friendly and supportive work environmentWellbeing 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