Catering Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1114672/158996
- Location: Enfield
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 10 July 2026
About the role
Job Title: Catering Manager
Location: Enfield
Contract: Permanent – Full Time 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to cover nights and weekends.
Salary: £42,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Catering Manager to lead our catering and hospitality operation at Johnson Matthey in Enfield.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a busy corporate catering service within a prestigious manufacturing and research environment. You'll be responsible for delivering exceptional food and hospitality services, leading a dedicated team, managing financial performance, and building strong relationships with our client.
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences, developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily catering, hospitality and vending operations across the site.
- Deliver high-quality food and exceptional customer service in line with Sodexo standards.
- Manage budgets, food costs, labour, stock control and financial performance.
- Lead, develop and motivate the catering team to achieve operational excellence.
- Build strong relationships with the client and ensure service levels and KPIs are consistently met.
- Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, Health & Safety and company policies.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability across the catering operation.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a Catering Manager role within a high-volume catering or hospitality environment.
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating teams.
- Sound knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience managing budgets, food costs, labour and stock control.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.
- Well organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple priorities.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Food Safety Level 3, IOSH Managing Safely or relevant catering qualifications are desirable.
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Enfield, United Kingdom, EN3 7PW
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