Catering Supervisor - Vic University of Wellington

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Why You’ll Love This Role**
  • Step into a hands-on leadership role in a busy university catering environment supporting students and staff.
  • Lead and develop a dedicated team while delivering consistent, high-quality food and service.
  • Grow your career with Compass Group through structured development, training, and progression opportunities.

**He angitutanga | The Opportunity:**

As the **Catering Supervisor** at the **Victoria University of Wellington**, you’ll oversee daily catering operations and lead the performance of your team across front- and back-of-house services. You’ll ensure all food service activities meet Compass Group standards, contractual requirements, and strict Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations while delivering an excellent customer experience.

This is a **Permanent Full Time Position** during education terms.

**Ko o kawenga | Your Responsibilities:**
  • Supervise daily catering operations, allocating work, supporting staff, and leading service during shifts.
  • Deliver professional customer service by maintaining a welcoming environment and resolving issues promptly.
  • Maintain clean, safe, and organised dining and kitchen areas including stock rotation and supply management.
  • Train, coach, and support team members while modelling high standards of behaviour and performance.
  • Manage stock and food costs through effective ordering, inventory control, and adherence to food safety plans.
**He korero mou | About You:**
  • Experience in a similar catering or hospitality supervisory role.
  • A confident leader who can motivate teams and manage service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills with a positive, customer-focused approach.
  • Reliable, physically fit, and flexible with the ability to adapt to changing operational needs.
  • Committed to high standards of hygiene, health and safety, and personal presentation.
**Nga painga | Benefits & Perks:**
  • **Comprehensive Training & Development** including online learning programmes and role-specific training.
  • **Formal Career Paths** to support your long-term growth within Compass Group.
  • **Rewards & Recognition** including Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance recognition initiatives.
  • **Health & Safety Focus** with strong systems, training, and support.
  • **Corporate & Retail Discounts** across health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
  • **Site-Specific Benefits** such as free uniforms, on-site parking, or access to campus facilities (where applicable).
**Mo matou | About Us:**
  • We are **New Zealand's leading** and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
  • **Our sub-brands**, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
  • We specialise in **turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experientialmoments** for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being **GOOD to GREAT**.
  • Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
  • **Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common**
  • our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you
  • **RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK** are the founding pillars of these commitments.
  • We are **committed to reflecting the diversity** of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise **sustainability** in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

***Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.***

***Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.***

**Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Catering Career?Click ‘Apply Now’** and join our University of Wellington catering team.
  • **Recruitment enquiries:**recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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