Chef Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1300019/160133
- Location: Bacton
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £32,500 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 12 August 2026
About the role
Chef Manager
Location: Shell Bacton, Paston Road, Bacton, Norfolk, NR12 0JE
Salary:
£32,500 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
Benefits
- On-site gym
- Free parking
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Excellent Sodexo benefits package
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at our Shell site in Bacton, Norfolk.
This is a practical management role where you will lead by example, working alongside your catering team in the kitchen. You will be expected to cook, serve customers, maintain high food quality standards and oversee the day-to-day running of the catering operation while ensuring excellent customer service and financial performance.
If you're passionate about food, enjoy leading a team and thrive in a customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
As Chef Manager, you will:
- Manage the catering operation on behalf of Sodexo for our Shell client.
- Lead, motivate and develop the catering team through training, coaching and performance management.
- Prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals to company standards.
- Organise and oversee all food production and service, ensuring meals are delivered on time and to a consistently high standard.
- Plan menus, complete recipe cards and menu purchase planners.
- Manage stock control, ordering, deliveries and supplier invoices.
- Ensure exceptional customer service and maintain strong relationships with the client and site users.
- Organise catering for special events and functions when required.
- Recruit, induct and train new team members.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
- Complete Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments and all required compliance documentation.
- Ensure equipment, uniforms, PPE and kitchen facilities are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
- Monitor service performance against Shell KPIs and implement improvements where required.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
What you’ll bring
Essential
- Food Safety Certificate.
- Previous experience managing a catering or hospitality operation.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Hands-on cooking experience within a commercial kitchen.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Experience managing budgets and achieving financial targets.
- Good IT skills with experience using management or reporting systems.
- Flexible and proactive approach to work.
Desirable
- NVQ in Professional Cookery or equivalent catering qualification.
Why Join Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to be part of something greater. Join a team where you'll be valued, supported and encouraged to grow your career.
Our colleagues enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
- Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering emotional, legal and financial support.
- 24/7 Virtual GP service.
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme with savings at major retailers for you, your friends and family.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- Enhanced UK & Ireland family-friendly and leave policies.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Apply today and join Sodexo in delivering exceptional catering services for Shell.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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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.
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