Restaurant / Food Service Supervisors

A Restaurant or Food Service Supervisor supervises food preparation and staff for a restaurant or dining hall. Manages budget for food supplies, equipment and staff; hires and trains staff; monitors food safety procedures. May plan menus or work with chefs or dieticians to plan menus. Works in a school, hospital, nursing home or other institution.

About this Career

Average Salary

£20,959

New workers start at around £8,626. Normal pay is £20,959 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £31,088

Annual Openings

78

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Checks that supplies are properly used and accounted for to prevent wastage and loss and to keep within budget limit.
  • Verifies that quality of food, beverages and waiting service are as required and that kitchen and dining areas are kept clean in compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Purchases or directs the purchasing of supplies and arranges for preparation of accounts.
  • Decides on range and quality of meals and beverages to be provided or discusses customer’s requirements for special occasions.
  • Plans catering or bar services and supervises staff.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Monitoring 58%
Critical Thinking 53%
Active Learning 49%
Learning Strategies 48%
Speaking 48%
Active Listening 46%
Reading Comprehension 41%
Mathematics 38%
Writing 36%
Science 23%

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