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Catering Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Catering Manager to lead the military catering operation for one of our Defence sites.

You will be responsible for the management of two large catering outlets. You will manage a high level budget, ensure high standards of service are achieved, maintained and developed and ensure the team fully engaged and motivated.

Role Responsibility

  • Efficient management of two large catering outlets
  • Ensure efficient preparation, production and serving of food within specified budgets and standards through effective supervision of Head chef, Chefs and Catering ancillary staff
  • Manage the P&L for the operation, ensuring that meet budgeted targets
  • Ensure all food is prepared to a high standard
  • Establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisation.
  • Implement and maintain the Statutory and Company standards of hygiene, health and safety and take any action as is necessary.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company
  • Good numerical and communication skills
  • Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
  • CIEH level 3 qualification or equivalent
  • Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
  • Able to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Proven experience in catering sector, including stock management, cash control and customer service
  • Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
  • Must have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:- BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City and Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ level 2 and 3 and possess an intermediate level food safety certificate
  • Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions

Desirable

  • IOSH qualification or equivalent
  • Proven experience of managing client relationships
  • Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team
  • Experience of working in a military environment

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Salary Up to £23,000 - dependant on experience
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/11239211/KT
Contract Type Fixed Term – Full Time
Closing Date 21 June, 2015
Job Category Catering Management
Business Unit UK Government
Location Larkhill, Wiltshire, England
Posted on 27 May, 2015

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