Hospitality Supervisor
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1300019/158783
- Location: Edinburgh
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £14.30 per hour
- Closing date: 03 July 2026
About the role
Hospitality Supervisor
Location:
Edinburgh Academy, Edinburgh
Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday (unless special events on which you would have good advance notice off).
Salary: £14.30 per hour
Contract: 52 weeks or term-time (40 weeks) options available (open to discuss at interview)
You will get every chistmas and new year off!
A Hospitality position That Works Around Your Life
Love hospitality but tired of long evenings and weekend shifts?
At Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy, you can build a rewarding career in hospitality while enjoying a genuine work-life balance. Most of your hours are daytime, weekday-focused, giving you your evenings back and more time to recharge!
The Role
We’re looking for a confident and energetic Front of House & Hospitality Supervisor to lead our front-of-house team. You’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality service experience for pupils, staff, and visitors across daily dining and special events.
This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same, from leading breakfast and lunch service to supporting occasional events throughout the year.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and motivating a front-of-house team to deliver smooth, professional service
- Overseeing day-to-day dining operations (breakfast, lunch and hospitality)
- Supporting and delivering events (with occasional flexibility required)
- Acting as Allergen Champion, ensuring safety and clear communication
- Creating a welcoming, high-standard dining environment
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training of team members
- Working closely with kitchen and site leadership teams
About You
- Experience in hospitality or catering, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role
- Passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Strong organisational skills and ability to stay calm in busy environments
- Natural leader who enjoys developing and supporting others
- Flexible approach when supporting events or occasional additional service needs
What We Offer
- Competitive salary at £14.30 per hour
- Primarily Monday–Friday working pattern, rare evening/weekend requirements
- Flexible contract options (term-time or full-year) to support different lifestyles
- Free onsite parking
- 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support
- Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial and wellbeing support)
- Sodexo discounts for you and your family
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit
- Paid volunteering days
- Uniform provided
Why Join Us?
- Work in a prestigious and well-regarded school environment
- Enjoy a better work-life balance than traditional hospitality roles
- Lead a supportive team where your impact is visible every day
- Be part of a business that invests in your development and wellbeing
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy are committed to safeguarding children and promoting inclusion. This role requires a satisfactory PVG check. We’re a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 5BL
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