Location: Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU
Salary: £21,767.20 per annum
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Job Summary
Wild Planet Trust is a registered education, scientific and conservation charity established in 1957 and based in Devon, UK. We own two zoos in south west England, plus two local nature reserves and a National Nature Reserve. We support conservation in the United Kingdom and overseas using funds generated by the people who visit the zoos and the expertise and dedication of our staff.
Paignton Zoo first opened its doors as the Torbay Zoological Gardens in 1923. Over 100 years later, our site, and work, has grown considerably and we are now one of the South West’s largest conservation organisations and top visitor attractions. There are over 230 species of animal that call Paignton Zoo home. As well as being a zoo, we’re also an award-winning botanical garden with over 4,000 species on record.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Food and Beverage Supervisor to join our Catering team for our 2025 season. This is a full-time role working a minimum of 32.5 hours over a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
What will this role involve?
We are looking for a Supervisor to be responsible for maintaining the smooth and efficient running of our restaurant and cabins, providing an excellent experience to all visitors. You will also work with the Catering team to provide a profitable and popular catering offer that complements Paignton Zoo. As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
1. Ensuring the Food Safety System is upheld
2. Cashing up tills and balancing floats
3. Completing and flexing rotas with the business
4. Supervising the catering area and staff
5. Managing queues and overall standards within the restaurant
6. Stock ordering and replenishment
7. Ensuring any POS items are in line with the branding guidelines
What skills and experience are required?
A Level 2 Food Safety certificate is essential. A Level 3 Food Safety certificate would be an advantage. Experience in supervising a busy food-led operation with hands-on experience of Front of House is essential.
Benefits of joining our team include:
* 33 days paid holiday pro-rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Branded uniform provided (as required)
* Relevant internal and external training provided
* Free entry to our zoos for staff and immediate family
* Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)
* Free staff parking
* Employee Assistance Programme
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
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