Catering Manager

Job Introduction

Sodexo is the 19th largest employer worldwide, operating in 80 countries and employing 427,000 employees worldwide, we are the leader in Quality of Life services. Sodexo is not only a growth company; it is also a people-oriented company that places quality of life of its 100 million consumers at the centre of its mission. Join our teams and experience their passion and the unique Sodexo spirit!

If you are looking for an exciting and innovative environment to work in, then this could be the opportunity for you.  We are looking for an experienced Catering Manager who will take responsibility for the overall catering provision within our valued client's headquarters.

Role Responsibility

• To ensure that the preparation, presentation and services are carried out promptly and to the agreed company standards and to promote a friendly and helpful atmosphere;
• To maintain a high standard of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness in accordance with company and client policies and statuary requirements;
• To ensure the correct compilation of all company’s book keeping system and returns to the specified standard covering the three main areas of:
• Raw material control
• Sales control
• Wages and labour control
• To be fully conversant with the current budget and complete all the necessary documents for the accurate comparison between budget and actual figures;
• Knowledge of HACCP essential;
• To recruit, engage and train all staff according to company standards appraisals. To produce a training year planner and quarterly training audits;
• To assist in the development of specific units under the role of project manager;
• To assist the district by training and development of employees;
• To keep abreast of all modern techniques & advancements to improve services for the client and customer;
• To maintain effective communication between yourself and your customers;
• To maintain adequate security of all assets (cash, stock and equipment);
• To carry out any reasonable request by the Client Account Manager, ASM or Client
• To support the client’s business by working periods of overtime at evening and weekends e.g. Sporting events, filming schedules which are subject to change with limited notice
   

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will bring qualities and expertise including;

• Relationship Management
• Leadership
• Resilience
• Impact and Influence
• Working with others
• Planning and Organisation
• Results Orientation
• Financial and Business awareness
• Analysis and decision making
• Continuous improvement
• The ideal candidate will have previous experience to Senior Chef level, be passionate and determined in the delivery of quality service, and have PC skills.
   

About the Company

At Sodexo, we believe that by developing our people we can make a real difference to their individual success and the success of the business, therefore you will work in a collaborative manner with the sales and account management colleagues as well as service operations teams. It will be your responsibility to drive innovation through your team, bring fresh ideas and drive services that improve quality of life for our Clients and Consumers. 
If you would like more information to understand what it is like to work for Sodexo and a career in Corporate Services, please follow the link below;
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