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Catering Supervisor

ESS Support Services Worldwide
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Location Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Contract time Full time

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5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 10, based on 105 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About ESS Support Services Worldwide

ESS Support Services Worldwide is a catering company. They specialise in defence and Government catering.

Job description from ESS Support Services Worldwide

Job Description

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helpi...

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Bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisors

Bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day running of their bar or restaurant and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive

What you’ll do as a bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisor

  • Plan menus with your chefs
  • Organise shifts and rotas for kitchen, waiting and bar staff
  • Recruit staff and help to train them
  • Plan events like weddings or birthdays
  • Manage stock and budgets

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Physical activities
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Cleaning
  • Anti-social hours
  • Managing people
  • Using a computer

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Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

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What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do ESS Support Services Worldwide pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    62% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do ESS Support Services Worldwide pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    46% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at ESS Support Services Worldwide get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    98% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do ESS Support Services Worldwide pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at ESS Support Services Worldwide do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    39% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at ESS Support Services Worldwide?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 45% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 15% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 10% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 30% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at ESS Support Services Worldwide worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do ESS Support Services Worldwide workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for ESS Support Services Worldwide workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at ESS Support Services Worldwide?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    74% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do ESS Support Services Worldwide managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    33% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at ESS Support Services Worldwide?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at ESS Support Services Worldwide good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    48% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at ESS Support Services Worldwide feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at ESS Support Services Worldwide get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    59% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at ESS Support Services Worldwide?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    65% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at ESS Support Services Worldwide enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    69% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at ESS Support Services Worldwide recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at ESS Support Services Worldwide?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    56% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at ESS Support Services Worldwide?

    Most people aren’t given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 70% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think ESS Support Services Worldwide head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    90% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how ESS Support Services Worldwide is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What ESS Support Services Worldwide employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    My colleagues

    Worst thing

    Toxic management, lack of communication, bullying

    1.8

    ESS Support Services Worldwide Chef, September 2024

  • Best thing

    My staff

    Worst thing

    Nobody above me cares

    4.5

    ESS Support Services Worldwide Retail manager, April 2024

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  • Best thing

    People on site

    Worst thing

    Never kept updated secret service

    4.8

    ESS Support Services Worldwide Customer service assistant, February 2024

  • Best thing

    Holiday periods

    Worst thing

    Contact workload and pressure

    5.0

    ESS Support Services Worldwide Employee, July 2022

  • Best thing

    My colleagues

    Worst thing

    The company and the pay

    5.0

    ESS Support Services Worldwide Supervisor, April 2022

  • Best thing

    Love my job day to day, love my workmates.

    Worst thing

    Management not great.
    Very quick to let you know what you do wrong never praised for what you do well. I have never had an annual appraisal in the 3 years since they took over.

    6.0

    ESS Support Services Worldwide Customer service assistant, July 2021

  • Best thing

    I mostly get the hours I need to fit around my private/home life.

    Worst thing

    No one that I work with is completely happy with the working situation, we all feel very similar. Personally speaking, this job has made me so depressed that I'm now on antidepressants. I've been low before, but never this low. All my employers care about is money and their profits. Most (not all) of the people that I serve make me feel completely worthless. I know I'm not the be all and end all but, I shouldn't be made to feel like this.

    5.5

    ESS Support Services Worldwide Porter, April 2021

  • Best thing

    Hours we work

    Worst thing

    Not having enough staff and the pay

    6.0

    ESS Support Services Worldwide Cleaner, December 2020

  • Best thing

    Seeing a variety of people throughout the day

    Worst thing

    Lack of extra staff, too much workload

    3.5

    ESS Support Services Worldwide Cleaner, August 2020

  • Best thing

    The people I work with
    Hours suit my family life

    Worst thing

    Management can be untrustworthy sometimes, and expect you to do so much work by yourself making it stressful at times.

    5.0

    ESS Support Services Worldwide Steward, July 2020

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