Register your interest Front of House Hospitality Supervisor
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/736016/151328
- Location: Edinburgh
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £27,885 per annum
About the role
Register your interest for a Front of House Catering & Hospitality Supervisor
Location: Edinburgh Academy Senior School, 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5BL
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 7:00am–3:00pm, flexibility for occasional weekends/events)
Salary: £27,885 per annum
52 weeks
Requirements: Driving licence essential, own vehicle desirable
Hospitality with a Work-Life Balance
At Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy, we believe you can have a rewarding career in hospitality without constant weekend shifts or late nights. Join a passionate team, deliver exceptional service, and still enjoy your evenings and weekends to recharge.
Grounded in Scotland. Ready for the World.
We’re pipelining for a Front of House Catering & Hospitality Supervisor role to lead our front-of-house team, ensuring pupils, staff, and visitors receive outstanding service in a vibrant, high-energy environment. If you’ve worked in premium hospitality and enjoy leading with warmth, energy, and professionalism, this role could be the perfect balance of challenge and lifestyle.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead our front-of-house team to deliver smooth, polished service across breakfast, lunch, and high-profile school events.
- Plan and manage events from start to finish – everything from small daily services to large school functions.
- Train, motivate, and inspire a team of front-line staff.
- Act as Allergen Champion, ensuring safety and clear communication at mealtimes.
- Collaborate with kitchen and management teams to deliver both routine and bespoke dining experiences.
- Maintain a welcoming, professional dining environment.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
About You:
- You have strong hospitality or catering experience, ideally in a supervisory role.
- You thrive on providing exceptional customer service.
- You’re organised, proactive, and can handle busy periods with calm efficiency.
- Leadership comes naturally to you – you enjoy coaching and motivating your team.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay at £27,885 per annum
- Regular weekday hours – enjoy evenings and weekends off
- Onsite Parking
- 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support
- Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial, emotional support)
- Sodexo discounts for you and your family
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Retirement plan and death-in-service benefit
- Paid volunteering days
- Full training and uniform
Why Join Us:
Be part of a prestigious school with a vibrant community.
Lead a passionate front-of-house team in a dynamic, high-energy environment.
Make every day memorable – from breakfasts to big events – and see the impact of your work on pupils, staff, and visitors.
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Sodexo and The 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 applicants from all backgrounds.
Ready to enjoy a fulfilling hospitality career with a true work-life balance? Apply today to join us at Edinburgh Academy!
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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Join us at Sodexo and explore the exciting career opportunities we offer! Whether you're interested in hospitality, facilities management, or food services, we invite you to set up a profile and become part of our vibrant team.