Catering Manager

Job Introduction

As Catering Manager, you'll plan, organise and manage delivery of all services within the catering operational business area

DMRC Headley Court is a rehabilitation centre that cares for injured members of the British Armed Forces. At Sodexo, we provide the highest standards of cooking, cleaning and customer service for patients, staff and visitors alike.   Headley Court gained Hospital status in 2013.

This is your chance to join us as a Catering Manager and enjoy all the support, training and opportunity you need to develop a career you can be truly proud of. 

As part of the DMRC Headley team, you’ll gain great satisfaction from seeing the work you do benefit the lives of other people

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. The impact of change and uncertainty as consolidation occurs throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community

We’re proud that our work has a significant bearing on morale, retention and recruitment.

Role Responsibility

• Plan, organise and manage delivery of all services within the catering operational business area
• Manage all aspects of performance of an assigned group of direct reports, ensuring your team are engaged, motivated and getting the most from their role.
• Ensure standards of service detailed in the contract are achieved, maintained and developed for assigned operational business area
• Contribute to the growth of all services in order to meet client and commercial expectations whilst maintaining strict budgetary control within operational business area in line with client and Sodexo expectations
• Monitor all food standards and hygiene standards and ensure they are maintained at the highest level
• Embrace the principles of Collaborative Business Relationships (BS11000), in line with Sodexo’s vision and values

*please see attached job description below

The Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of working in a management role within the soft FM service industry
• Proven experience in catering sector, including stock management, cash control and customer service
• Leadership skills and knowledge
• People management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, training and managing employee performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Good numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• 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 intermediate food safety or equivalent
• Able to analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions

Desirable

• Previous experience in effectively managing in a similar role
• Health and Safety qualification equivalent to IOSH managing safely
• Soft FM specific technical skills including contract catering, hospitality, retail and cleaning knowledge and skills
• Proven experience of managing client relationships within a contract environment
• Experience of working within military environment
• Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team

Package Description

Competitive salary of £25,000-£30,000 DOE plus benefits including pension, bonus, option to buy additional flexible benefits such as holidays, healthcare etc

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster

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

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.