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Posted 21 July, 2026

Assistant Chef Cook

HCL
Stevenage, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Front of House Supervisor based at Farnham House Stevenage

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6 month contract

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At HCL SAFEGUARDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

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About us:At HCL, we're more than just a caterer. We proudly serve over 16 million meals a year, delivering outstanding dining experiences across schools and the commercial sector.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities for Front of House Supervisor

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  • The Role
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  • We are looking for an experienced Front of House Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of our busy catering service.
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  • Key responsibilities include:
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  • Supervising front of house operations across breakfast and lunch services.
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  • Leading, motivating and supporting the front of house team.
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  • Delivering excellent customer service and resolving customer queries.
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  • Managing stock ordering, stock control and monthly stock checks.
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  • Operating and maintaining the coffee bar, including barista duties.
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  • Ensuring food safety, health & safety and company compliance standards are met.
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  • Completing operational paperwork and due diligence records.
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  • Supporting the Chef Manager in achieving operational and financial targets.
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  • What We're Looking For
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  • Previous supervisory experience within hospitality, catering or retail.
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  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
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  • Experience with cash handling and stock control.
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  • Barista experience desirable.
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  • A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
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Why join us?

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Salary: £13.22 per hour (£27,573 per annum)

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Hours: 40 hours per week - No Late Nights

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Schedule working pattern

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  • Work on a 5 days out of 7 rota, including weekends and bank holidays as required by the business.
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  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including:
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  • 07:00 - 15:30
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  • 09:00 - 17:30
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  • Later shifts as business needs dictate
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  • All shifts include a 30-minute break.
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Uniform provided

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Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)

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Succeed with us: Career progression opportunities

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Excusive discounts: via VIVUP for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities

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Wellbeing matters: Support through EAP & Financial Support via Stream

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Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by HCL - No Cost to You

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If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Take the first step and apply online - your Front of House Supervisor career with HCL starts here.