Catering Supervisor
Summary
Reports to:Venue Operations and Events Director
Department: Events
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Full time, Permanent, 37.5 hrs minimum per week in shift rotation of 07:00 – 15:30 and 10:30 – 19:00 including an unpaid lunch break of one hour. Overtime will be paid at £20 per hour if you need to work outside of these hours.
About RUSI
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the UK’s leading defence and security think tank. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today’s complex challenges.
Key tasks
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- Prepare,set-up and serve the stations for tea, coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinksreceptions, ensuring they are at the highest standard.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all RUSI events and meeting rooms, ensuring they are regularly checked during the day and anycatering equipment is either removed or kept tidy.
- Arrange the monthly staff lunch and catering for other internal staff events, as requested.
- Delegate tasks, manage and assist the waiting staff during each event, ensuring that all tasks are completed in a timely and high standard.
- Utilise the Venue Management system to get information about each event’s requirements
- Maintain and establish strong relationships with suppliers.
- Ensure that all food preparation areas are clean and tidy and perishable stock is maintained
- as per the use by dates and adhere to food hygiene legislation as per the Food Standards Agency guidelines.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive; the postholder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role.
Personspecification
Essential skills and experience
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and ability to present complex information and demonstrating strong literacy skills.
- Good leadership skills and the ability to delegate tasks to others in a clear manner.
- Excellent time keeping.
- Previous catering experience.
Desirable skills and experience
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- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experience of working in a not-for-profit sector organisation.
Our expectations
We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI’s Vision and Values https://rusi.org/content/values and Equal Opportunities Statement.
Benefits
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25 days annual leave (rising with service)
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Additional days off during Christmas -RUSI Christmas closure days
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Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution,
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Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Season ticket loan
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Access to free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library
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Discretionary closure days over Christmas
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Trained Mental Health First Aiders
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*Enhanced sick pay
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*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
*Depending on length of service
Equal Opportunity and Values
At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and employment practices and take reasonable steps not to unfairly discriminate in any way in our recruitment practices. We therefore encourage you to apply regardless of your socio-economic background, ethnicity, sexual preference, gender, or physical disability.
Application Process
To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions.
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Your CV.
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Cover Letter of no more than 1 page explaining your interest in the role and any significant relevant skills and/or experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face to face interview in RUSI’s offices.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 14th April 2026.
Please DO NOTsubmit multiple applications for this vacancy. We no longer accept applications to our recruitment mailbox applications received in our mailbox will not be processed.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.