Job Description

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)
Pay: 14.00 per hour
Term-Time Position: 44-52 weeks (discussable at interview)
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 looking for a Front of House Catering & Hospitality Supervisor 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 14/hour
• 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!
Salary 14.00 per hour
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/1300019/149298
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 29 October, 2025
Job Category Catering Staff
Business Unit UK Schools - Frontline
Location Edinburgh, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 15 October, 2025

Skills Required