Catering Supervisor - Whipsnade Zoo

Catering Supervisor – Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo
Zero Hour Contracts and Seasonal Contracts available
Compass Group UK & Ireland

As a Catering Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional food and beverage experience for our visitors at one of the UK’s most iconic visitor attractions. Working within Compass Group UK & Ireland, you’ll help lead frontline teams across a variety of busy catering outlets, ensuring high standards, great service, and smooth day-to-day operations.

This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys leading people on the floor.

• Supporting the management team in the day-to-day operation of multiple catering outlets
• Supervising, motivating, and supporting team members during service
• Ensuring excellent customer service standards are consistently delivered
• Managing opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and basic stock controls
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, health & safety, and cleanliness

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within high volume catering
• A confident communicator who leads by example
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage busy service periods
• A customer-focused mindset with attention to detail
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and peak trading periods

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and some evening work
• Free meals on shift
• Access to Compass Group benefits, including discounts, wellbeing support, and career development pathways
• A supportive team environment within a world-class visitor attraction
• The opportunity to grow your career with one of the UK’s leading catering providers

Compass Group UK & Ireland is the leading food and support services company in the UK, serving millions of customers every day across workplaces, education, healthcare, defence, sports and leisure venues. We are passionate about great food, great service, and creating opportunities for our people.

Apply today and be part of a team delivering memorable experiences at Whipsnade Zoo.