Catering Manager
Job Introduction
We are currently looking to recruit a Catering Manager to lead the student catering operation for an independent boarding school. This role will require an innovative and client focused individual to lead the operation.
Role Responsibility
- To be responsible for all day to day aspects relating to the management and maintenance of the catering service and equipment within the contract specification to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets
- To provide an excellent service to the agreed standards in accordance with the Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators specified in the service contract
- To actively enforce relevant statutory, company and site Health & Safety compliance together with high levels of food hygiene
- To be responsible for scheduling of work within the specified details of the contract
- To manage the catering team of eight employees effectively using company procedures, policies and resources
- To liaise with the client on site on all aspects of the service including regular reviews, invoicing and compliance
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Experience of managing a team within a catering environment
- Ability to interact with children
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety
- Excellent communication skills
- Good knowledge of the food industry
Desirable
- Experience of working in an education setting
- Qualification in Health and Safety
Package Description
Band A
About the Company
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. 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 (Scotland).
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.