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Site Based Chef Manager (Fixed Term)

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

Job Introduction

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Chef Manager to effectively lead our catering services and to deliver and maintain a high quality service throughout the department at our prestigious corporate site in Montrose.

You will ensure the management of the Catering and services team is conducted in a professional and competent manner, demonstrating the ability to deliver services at a moment’s notice whilst maintaining controls of H&S and budgetary control.

Role Responsibility

  • Ensure the prompt and efficient preparation, presentation and service of all meals to the company’s standard
  • Develop a suitable menu cycle for the staff restaurant on site and ensure that the menu is costed correctly and production is monitored to ensure gross margin is achieved
  • Deliver the highest possible standard of cleanliness and environment for customers, visitors and staff within the catering department
  • Ensure that the unit budget is met and exceeded and that all company audits and documentation are attained
  • Establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisation
  • Motivate and lead the catering team, including training, development and performance reviews.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous catering experience, with proven ability to manage a small team
  • Strong craft skills with personal innovation and a passion for catering
  • Good standard of financial acumen and experience of managing budgets
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff at all levels
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Experience of implementing company initiatives and change management processes 
  • Customer focused, team player.

Package Description

9 months fixed term contract

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Working hours 07.00am - 15.30pm

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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