Job Introduction
Wellington College is a prestigious co-educational independent school in Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU founded in 1859 in tribute to the Duke of Wellington. Set within a 400-acre estate, it offers exceptional academic, sports, and arts facilities, following both the IB Diploma Programme and A-level curriculum. Renowned for its holistic education, the college prepares students for top universities and future leadership roles.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Café Supervisor to lead our on-site café team. You’ll have an exciting opportunity to contribute to the daily life of our vibrant school community, ensuring that our café provides high-quality service and a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:

• Monitor and maintain food standards to meet client and Sodexo expectations, ensuring compliance with HACCP and Safeguard guidelines.
• Support brand management, internal promotions, and the supervision of food preparation and service to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Oversee cash handling, stock management, and accurate stocktaking while assisting with supply ordering and banking.
• Ensure all food is served with attention to customer dietary requirements, conducting pre-service briefings to include all service elements.
• Supervise the hygienic cleaning of service and dining areas, implementing and reviewing cleaning schedules to meet health and safety standards.
• Report maintenance issues, accidents, or incidents and ensure the workspace remains safe, clean, and functional.
• Supervise and train staff on Health and Food Safety, providing feedback and ensuring observed competency checks.
• Foster effective communication through team meetings, safety moments, and regular feedback, promoting a friendly and collaborative workplace.
• Role model supervisory behaviours, holding oneself and the team accountable for performance and professional standards.
• Embrace innovation, seek business improvement opportunities, and undertake occasional duties outside the routine scope.

What you bring:

• Highly effective communication, interpersonal skills, and clear leadership style.
• Ability to analyse problems, develop solutions, and implement innovative approaches.
• Strong leadership, motivation, coaching, and team-building abilities.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and computer literacy.
• Self-motivated, with a positive attitude toward self-development and continuous improvement.
• Flexible approach to role, working hours, and teamwork with a positive mindset.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising a small team
• Barista experience
• Able to successfully implement changes.
• Knowledge of working in educational establishments
• Hold a personal driving license.
• Knowledge of current changing market trends

What you do:

• Monitor and maintain food standards to meet client and Sodexo expectations, ensuring compliance with HACCP and Safeguard guidelines.
• Support brand management, internal promotions, and the supervision of food preparation and service to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Oversee cash handling, stock management, and accurate stocktaking while assisting with supply ordering and banking.
• Ensure all food is served with attention to customer dietary requirements, conducting pre-service briefings to include all service elements.
• Supervise the hygienic cleaning of service and dining areas, implementing and reviewing cleaning schedules to meet health and safety standards.
• Report maintenance issues, accidents, or incidents and ensure the workspace remains safe, clean, and functional.
• Supervise and train staff on Health and Food Safety, providing feedback and ensuring observed competency checks.
• Foster effective communication through team meetings, safety moments, and regular feedback, promoting a friendly and collaborative workplace.
• Role model supervisory behaviours, holding oneself and the team accountable for performance and professional standards.
• Embrace innovation, seek business improvement opportunities, and undertake occasional duties outside the routine scope

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied