Catering Supervisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an engaging and proactive Catering Supervisor to join our trading team at WWT Washington Wetland Centre.

The successful applicant will support the kitchen and trading manager to deliver an inspirational catering environment that consistently delivers a high standard of food that contributes to an excellent visitor experience.

You will support the day-to-day kitchen operation, taking responsibility for the food that leaves our kitchen and seasonal ice cream van, cooking our seasonal menus and ensuring everyone in the team adheres to stock management protocols, safety regulations and food safety management system.

You will also support the Trading Manager in the retail, admissions and membership functions of the site and in ensuring a dynamic, supportive and professional team culture across all trading functions.

This role will work 28 hours a week, 4 or 5 days out of 7. Availability of working days will be discussed at interview although please note, some weekend working is essential.

When visiting our website, you will notice this position is referred to as a Trading Supervisor (Catering) in the job description. This is how the role is known internally within WWT.

About You

To join as our Catering Supervisor you:

will positively lead the team in promoting excellence across the trading operation, creating a sense of professionalism, while still welcoming home our visitors.
assist and coach alongside the Kitchen & Trading Managers to ensure consistency and great development for your team
have an eye for detail
have excellent communication and can adapt to the needs of others, building strong relationships with other departments

We're WWT, and we're on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There's never been a more important moment for our work, and we've got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they're taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there's nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you'll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you'll love working at WWT

Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) - this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want

Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
Cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.