Chef Manager/Soft Service Manager

Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting for a number of brand new opportunities due to growth in our Corporate Services segment. 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 center of its mission. Join our teams and experience their passion and the unique Sodexo spirit!
Are you looking for an opportunity that will enable you to utilise your skill set to the max? 
Sodexo is looking for an experienced Chef Manager/Soft Service Manager to not only oversee the kitchen in a busy care home but also cleaning and maintenance and manage a small team on site.
This role may suit an experienced Facilities Manager who had a strong bias towards catering.

Role Responsibility

As a Chef Manager/Soft Service Manager your responsibilities will be:
•    To produce all food services to the agreed client standard by taking personal responsibility of the delivery with the assistance of a supporting team 
•    To ensure financial documentation and accountancy of the unit (and those from suppliers) is accurate and within agreed budgeted levels
•    To manage the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation through to delivery
•    To actively enforce relevant statutory, company and site OH&S compliance together with the monitoring of related equipment
•    To motivate and lead catering, cleaning, caring and maintenance employees to perform their roles to a high standard and in alignment to Sodexo policies and procedures
•    To actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market
•    Ensure that methods of preparation, production and presentation comply with Sodexo’s standards and procedures.
•    Oversee administration of medication in line with the company policy
•    Obtain purchases from Sodexo nominated suppliers.
•    Comply with all relevant sections of the Quality Assurance Audit and to complete routine audits at a frequency as indicated in the “Unit Activity Calendar”.
•    'Walk the floor' daily to ensure that excellent levels of service are being delivered to the customers.  
•    Ensure prompt provision and efficient service of all meals and catering requirements at the specified time to the standards laid down in the KPI's. 
•    Ensure that all goods are quickly and correctly stored away on rotation system following the rule 'first in, first out' and comply with health and safety regulations
•    Prepare and implement varied costed menu's to meet the service offer specification and cater for special functions
•    Comply with all Company & Client policies, site rules and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and chemical safety. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place and training of staff.
•    Ensure that all equipment used in the house, is in safe working order, checked regularly and serviced.  Report any faults to management/client, ensure they are rectified and ensure equipment is not used until safe.
•    Ensure that all equipment, monies and the overall establishment, is safe and secure at all times.
•    Ensure the standards across the site(s) are in accordance with the Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators specified in the service contract
•    Ensure the prompt provision and efficient service of all meals and catering requirements at the specified time to the standards laid down in the KPI's.
•    To take adequate steps to ensure the security of Company and Client property and monies under your control.
•    Compile and agree an annual business plan with your line manager, and to be responsible for achieving all actions 
•    Initiate a process of continuous improvement by undertaking company promotions and extraordinary merchandising initiatives to ensure the profitable growth of the contract.
•    Attend to and take all necessary action, statutory or otherwise, in the event of incidents or accident, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate. 
•    Comply with any reasonable instruction from your line manager within the agreed deadline.
•    Comply with all Sodexo Company policies/procedures and client site rules and regulations.

The Ideal Candidate

    Proven experience in managing and leading a catering function 
    Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
    Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management
    Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives 
    Experience in leading, and managing a team 
    Strong communication, and negotiation skills 
    Experience working in a standards /compliance environment 
    IT literate
 

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.

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